A practical guide to helps students write an exam essay

1. 1
ESSAY WRITING

2. SOME TIPS

3. 3
INTRODUCTION

4. Introducing
the topic
• Over the past ten years the media
have frequently carried reports of
• Hardly a week goes by without
another report of….appearing in
the media
• Although most people would
generally agree that… few would
deny that
• Something that must be tackled…
• It’s generally acknowledged
that…
• A challenge which must be met….

5. Stating your opinion
• As it has been said/
stated/claimed
• It seems that
• One of the benefits/
drawbacks is
• One might admit that….
• There is no doubt that
• As far as the topics is
concerned, it could be
added

6. Presenting arguments
• One justification often given for….is that…
• Advocates/Supporters would claim that….
• Those who object to….often argue that…
• Another objection is that….
• …are opposed to…on the grounds that…
• From the point of view of…
• According to….

7. Describing causes
• One factor which are led to….is…
• One factor which has brought about this
about is…
• The problem often stems from….
• The situation has been exacerbated by…
• One consequence of…is…

8. Proposing measures and steps
• As regards the most appropriate response to
this situation, one suggestion would be to….
• The first step to be taken would be to…
• To alleviate the situation, people should…
• In addition, the ought to…
• To begin to tackle this situation, society/
individuals/ the government needs to…
• Individuals can do a great deal to….

9. The burden of responsibility lies in the hands of…
It is vitally important that….
Legislation should be introduced to control…
This could be dealt with if…
To overcome this problem…..

10. Concluding
• All in all, it seems
• The obvious conclusion to be
drawn is that…
• On balance, it is believed that
• The world would surely be a
better place to live in if….
• If people stopped….-ing, we
would have…/we could look
forward to a…
• The prospects for the future
will be be bleak/grim unless…

11. Now it’s your turn…
Write something about: Are
mobiles safe?

12. TOO DIFFICULT?
Gather information about….

13. Accidents
robberies
text messages
radiation
phone mast
easy target
dangerous
theft
warnings
at risk
bullying
mugging
fines/penalties