Writing skills

Organise & control essay

E.G
What are the different types of alternative energy?
As the world looks to a future without oil, more attention is being focused on alternative sources of energy.
The most common form of alternative energy is hydro power.
Another abundant energy source is the sun.
There is also, of course, wind power, of which the best known example is windmills.
As we have seen, there are many different kinds of alternative energy.

If you examine the above plan carefully, you can see:
1.the focus word in the title is highlighted. This word shows the specific direction of the essay.
2.the focus word in the introduction is highlighted to show the direction of the essay.
3.each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. In each of these sentences, there is a focus word which links the paragraph to the topic sentence in the introduction and shows the direction of the paragraph. The focus words are also highlighted.
4.the synonyms for the word types: sources, form, energy source, example and kinds. There are interchangeable and help you to avoid repetition of the word type(s).
5.the underlined phrases which introduce ideas in the paragraph. Students often complain that they have ideas, but they do not know how to put them down on paper. This inability to introduce ideas is a central problem in writing and, for the most part, goes unrecognised. Compare this with the difficulties you have beginning essays, i.e. writing introductions, and putting your ideas on paper.
6.you have a basic mechanism to help you control your writing.

P.R
1. Discuss the measures to reduce obesity in rich countries.
The obesity is a big problem for many people in rich countries. There are, however, some ways to remedy this situation.
The most common form of reducing obesity is eating less fat food.
2.Euthanasia is immoral. Discuss your opinion.
Some countries like Holland has already established the law of euthanasia, but, in my opinion, it can't be accepted for several seasons as follows:
People, no matter who has physiological decease or mental illness, have the right to live on.