Essay writing body and conclusion

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Essay writing body and conclusion

Argumentative Essay Structure

• Different structures are possible. Usually 4-5 paragraphs

•  Your exam will be a four paragraph essay.

Title

- Introduction

- Main argument 2

- Counterargument 1

- Conclusion

Another way of doing this is by using 

PEEL

How to structure your body paragraphs using the PEEL method? 

Point: start your sentence with a clear topic sentence that establishes what your paragraph is about. 

Evidence/ Example: here you should use a piece of evidence that helps to reaffirm your iniitial point and develop the argument. 

Explain: next you need to explain exactly how your evidence supports your point. 

Link: you need to link the point you have just made back to your thesis or the following paragraph using a linking word

Conclusion

• Thesis and arguments restated in a different, interesting manner. (ability to reformulate)

• Preserve, modify or reject the thesis statement. 

• Possibly call to some sort of action or response. 

• Thought -provoking ending. 

Do not ...

...simply repeat your introduction or thesis.

...introduce any new or significant evidence or example for your main argument. 

Length indication.

Your essay should have a proper balance.

essay ±350 words.

introduction ±75 words

body §1 ± 100 words

body §2 ± 100 words

Conclusion ±75 words

Language use

• Avoid slang, colloquialisms, clichés

• No abbreviations or contractions

• full sentences

• no bullet points/lists

• No first person singular

• 1 font

• never use enter in a §

• skip a line between §s

Language

1. Tenses - perfect tense 

2. passives

3. Adverbs

4. Formal vocabulary (yes fancy words)