Structure
1. Introduction (stating the problem);
2. Main body
1) Argument 1 (examples, details)
2) Argument 2 (examples, details)
3. Conclusion restating your position.
Tips
1) Stick to the formal style of writing.
2) Do not use contractions (don’t, can’t, I’m, it’s).
3) Do not use brackets and exclamation marks.
4) Do not start a sentence with and, but,also.
5) Do not use informal vocabulary
e.g. informal nouns (kids, stuff), adjectives (cute), phrasal verbs (break up) etc.
informal introductory phrases, like well, to tell the truth, actually, anyway etc.
Replace them with neutral ones: really -> extremely, like -> such as etc.
6) Do not use commas before because, that.
7) Use commas after introductory phrases (Firstly, …, Besides, … etc.)
8) Avoid oversimplified short sentences.
9) Do not use sensational, overemotional language (hate, despise, stupid etc.).
10) Use passive voice to make the writing more formal (e.g. It is stated/argued that…)
1. Correct the mistakes
a)
1) Well, I’m not a big fan of video games.
2) Electronic books will be really helpful.
3) I’m not into things like messengers.
4) Kids are good at using electronic gadgets.
5) When people use electronic gadgets and all, they waste their time.
6) There’s no way robots will totally replace humans.
7) They can’t figure out why it’s so important.
8) But there are those who disagree.
9) And these people claim that it has a lot of benefits.
10) And furthermore I do not consider it rude to ask personal questions at interviews.
b)
1) Personally I find it really stupid.
2) All in all, it’s a bad idea.
3) The number of people watching TV is going down.
4) This is impossible!
5) Lots of people think that it is impossible.
6) Why do they disagree?
7) They believe, that technological progress will do good.
8) I strongly disagree, because I think that robots cannot totally replace people.
9) Actually it is very good.
10) In conclusion I would say that people shouldn’t pay so much attention to fashion.