Essay writing (SRB p. 71)

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Writing an essay

• Structure/writing plan
  
• style
  
• passive forms
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Write a thesis statement for the previous assignment.

Example thesis

Despite doing more voluntary work than ever, the ubiquitousness of mobile devices means that the youth is now more self-centred than they have ever been.

Thesis trick

Write your thesis using "I think (that)....." and then just erase the phrase "I think (that)"!

I think that the higher standard of living has created young people who need constant stimulation.

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The higher standard of living has created young people who need constant stimulation. 

Rewrite the thesis you just wrote to make it a strong statment.

Mic drop

If you can't imagine dropping the mic after your last sentence, your conclusion isn't strong enough!

Make the following sentence more formal: They gave us another room, but there was no telly and stuff.

We were given alternative accomodation, but not even televison was a commodity.

We were given alternative accomodation, but it didn't even have a television.

PASSIVE

'The friends have been looking forward to meeting her.'

1. Passive
2. Active

All the biscuites were eaten.

1. Passive
2. Active

'Cricket is played in Australia.'

1. Passive
2. Active

The Government is planning a new road near my house.

1. passive
2. active

'The search was stopped because of the storm.'

1. Passive
2. Active

SRB p. 71

Write your essay according to the instructions of your SRB.

- Include 2 different cohesive devices to introduce an argument

- Include 2 other cohesive devices throughout

- Use at least 3 passive structures in your essay