Writing
Formal Writing
Article
Balanced writing
4 paragraphs
Introduction
Time expression / introductory sentence / topic / transition sentence
Time expression introductory sentence topic transition sentence
• Nowadays, • There has been a • For & Against
• Over the past heated / raging Copious advocates as well as
few years / debate regarding the The task sceptics exist, each with
decades idea of itself evidence supporting their
• Recently, • A heated / raging point of view which worth
• lately discussion / debate discussion before reaching out
has a risen regarding any conclusion.
the idea of • Advantages &
Disadvantages
A myriad / several of merits /
privilleges and demerits /
drawbacks of the idea appear
for discussion before reaching
out any conclusion.
• Compare & Contrast
Example
Recently, there has been a heated debate arisen regarding the idea of E-learning,
which means learning online with no need to go to school. Copious advocates as
well as sceptics exist, each with evidence supporting their point of view which
worth discussion before reaching out any conclusion.
2 Body Paragraphs
Introductory sentence (topic sentence), linking word (to organise), idea 1 , linking
word (development for idea 1 ; explanation, rephrasing, example, reason, result),
development for idea 1 linking word (to organise), idea 2, linking word
(development for idea 2 ; explanation, rephrasing, example, reason, result),
development for idea 2.
Linking words
Organizing Explanation Example Result Reason
• Firstly, • To take it a little • For • Resulting in • Which
• First and foremost bit further example, • Which cause happens as a
• First of all, • In other words • For • Leading to result of
• To start with • To explain this instance, • Which is
• To begin with, • To illustrate this, caused by
• Since
• As
Adding ideas Contrasting ideas
• What is more • However,
• Moreover • Although
• Adding to that • Despite
• Additionally • In spite of
• In addition • Sailing to the other harbour
• As well as • Sailing to the other bank
• Furthermore • Flipping the other face of the coin
• Flipping to the other page
Example
Body Paragraph 1 (FOR)
Several people/ opinions / advocates are in the favour of the E-Learning idea for
copious reasons. To start with, saving both time and energy is highly appreciated
when it comes to learning from home. To illustrate this, it helps save the time as
well as energy you spend transporting from your home to your school as you will
be sitting at your own place and enjoy learning at your own pace. Adding to that,
E-Learning provides you with a variety of options to choose from as you have
easier access to various educational programmes that might not be available
where you live.
Body Paragraph 2 (AGAINST)
Flipping to the other page, copious people resent the idea of E-Learning for their
own reasons. First and foremost, losing face to face communication between
teacher and students as well as students with each other which results in feeling
more isolated and not getting a direct feedback which might help in developing
your personality if you had it. Not to mention how you can be affected by the
external surroundings; internet and electricity. In other words, if your electricity
went off / out or your internet got disconnected, you will not be able to attend
your lesson or even worse, you will not be able to finish your exam or submit it.
Conclusion
Based on everything discussed and mentioned above, I wholeheartedly inclined to
deem / believe that + (your opinion) E-Learning is very useful in many ways
especially in times of crisis, however it is preferable to have a face to face
communication every now and then.
Recently, there has been a heated debate arisen regarding the idea of E-learning,
which means learning online with no need to go to school. Copious advocates as
well as sceptics exist, each with evidence supporting their point of view which
worth discussion before reaching out any conclusion.
Several people/ opinions / advocates are in the favour of the E-Learning idea for
copious reasons. To start with, saving both time and energy is highly appreciated
when it comes to learning from home. To illustrate this, it helps save the time as
well as energy you spend transporting from your home to your school as you will
be sitting at your own place and enjoy learning at your own pace. Adding to that,
E-Learning provides you with a variety of options to choose from as you have
easier access to various educational programmes that might not be available
where you live.
Flipping to the other page, copious people resent the idea of E-Learning for their
own reasons. First and foremost, losing face to face communication between
teacher and students as well as students with each other which results in feeling
more isolated and not getting a direct feedback which might help in developing
your personality if you had it. Not to mention how you can be affected by the
external surroundings; internet and electricity. In other words, if your electricity
went off / out or your internet got disconnected, you will not be able to attend
your lesson or even worse, you will not be able to finish your exam or submit it.
Based on everything discussed and mentioned above, I wholeheartedly inclined to
deem / believe that + (your opinion) E-Learning is very useful in many ways
especially in times of crisis, however it is preferable to have a face-to-face
communication every now and then.
