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How to Write Essays A step-by-step guide for all levels, with sample essays
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XAMPLE 3 • Here is another assignment to consider: ‘When football hooligans from any country disrupt an international tournament, the punishment should be the banning of that country’s team from the next tournament.’ Discuss this issue. The prevalence of football hooliganism is unfortunately a very topical issue. However much the authorities attempt to stamp it out by means of preventing known hooligans from travelling abroad and by co-operation among police and security forces, the problem does not seem to diminish. Each time the World Cup or the European tournament comes round, there are assurances that everything has been done to prevent trouble and yet those hopes are continually dashed. It is overdue that drastic action should be taken to ban any country participating in the next tournament if the supporters of that country cause serious problems involving violence and racist abuse. This is the only way that the problem can be solved on a permanent basis. How does the opening sentence of the paragraph address the topic immediately? How does the second sentence develop the point and say something specific? What does the third sentence of the paragraph add that is relevant and detailed? What function do the last two sentences perform in the paragraph? 24 H OW TO WRITE ESSAYS Does the paragraph as a whole work as an opening paragraph? Does it map out the ground that will be covered later in the essay? P RACTICE Re-examine some recent essays you have written. Consider the opening paragraphs. How could they be improved in the light of what you have learnt from this section? Practise writing opening paragraphs in response to any of the following assignments: Should the speed limit on Britain’s motorways be raised or lowered? ‘The use of animals in medical research should be totally banned.’ Argue the case for or against this statement. ‘There is such a thing as the “the glass ceiling” for women in employment situations. Legislation should be introduced to make sure women are granted more access to the top jobs.’ Discuss. 25 2 – T HE OPENING PARAGRAPH |
