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Organising an Essay
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The template below outlines the basic structure of a short academic essay, whichis what you will be required to write for Writing Task 2 of the IELTS Writing Test.
Introduction
General or neutral statement about the topic.
(optional) Less general statement about the topic.
Thesis statement of intent; what you intend to argue in your essay.
1st
Argument
Topic sentence – introduces the subject and what you intend to say about it inthe rest of the paragraph. This should reflect directly to the thesis statement.
Supporting arguments – evidence, proof and examples.
2nd Argument
Topic sentence – introduces the subject and what you intend to say about it inthe rest of the paragraph. This should reflect directly to the thesis statement.
Supporting arguments – evidence, proof and examples.
3rd Argument
Topic sentence – introduces the subject and what you intend to say about it inthe rest of the paragraph. This should reflect directly to the thesis statement.
Supporting arguments – evidence, proof and examples.
Conclusion
Summary of, or reference to your arguments, which reflects the logic of thearguments.
Statement(s) offering a solution, prediction, recommendation or result.No new arguments are added.
