Writing

Writing

1. Writing the essay

   • Introduction
     • Your introduction should first say what you understand by the question
       • Then give the main issue or issues that you intend to bring into your answer
         • Don't go into any detail
           • Its later
     • don't repeat any part of the question in your introduction
       • be careful of using "chunks" of the question text
     • Finally, the question often asks you to take up a position over an issue
       • He personally likes the opinion at the start of the essay
         • Quickly and clearly answer the question, making your attitude plain
           • Don't give any reasons now
       • Or You can wait until your conclusion to give your position as regards the question
   • Body
     • 3 or 4 paragraphs
       • You can write more or fewer paragraphs, as your answer requires
     • Examine all question parts
       • often more than 1 question contained in the question text
     • Look at
       • all that is asked
       • both sides of every issue
     • IELTS essay questions usually ask you something which has two or more points of view
       • you need to consider both sides of every argument no matter what your opinion is
     • Example
       • Give the reasons why you don't believe in capital punishment
         • but then look at the opposing view and say why you don't accept it
           • In this way you will show the reader your powers of analysis when looking at such an issue.
             • Don't forget that when you have finished looking at this issue there is a second part of the question to be analysed too
     • your ideas need to be supported by examples
       • For every idea that you present try and give an example from your own experience that shows that your idea is right.
         • An example from your own experience means something that you know from
           • your life
           • your country's news
           • history
           • or anything that you have read anywhere
         • You can actually invent examples if you need as long as they seem realistic and believable
   • Conclusion
     • This doesn't need to be a long paragraph
     • sum up your points providing a final perspective on your topic
     • All the conclusion needs is three or four strong sentences, which do not need to follow any set formula
     • Simply review the main points
       • (being careful not to restate them exactly or repeat all your examples)
         • and briefly describe your feelings about the topic
           • this provides an answer to all parts of the question
     • An anecdote can also end your essay in a useful way

2. The key is to practice