Guide to spelling, punctuation and grammar

MORE ABOUT THE BODY OF THE ESSAY
It is in the body of the essay, then, the main section in which you try to
fulfil the promise you made to your reader in the opening paragraph, that
you will achieve the grade assessment you would like. An effective
opening paragraph is essential and, as we will see in the next section, so
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HE BODY OF THE ESSAY

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is a closing paragraph, but if an essay lacks a coherent and
detailed development, then it is like a sandwich without
the filling. The body of the essay is where you will earn
most of your marks. To earn those marks you must:
1. write in structured paragraphs, consisting of a key 
sentence that expresses the main point of the
paragraph, followed by several sentences that develop
this key point, using concrete relevant examples and
references;
2. provide a continuity from paragraph to paragraph by 
using linking words and phrases;
3. leave the reader with the impression that you have organised the
content in a logical, accessible and detailed manner.
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RACTICE
1. ‘The internet is a very mixed blessing. It brings as many problems
as it does blessings.’ Write an essay making clear your opinions
about the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Write a detailed outline for an essay in response to the above
assignment. Pay special attention to the paragraphs that will
comprise the body of the essay and suggest linking words and
phrases that would be appropriate to provide continuity in your
essay.
2. Re-examine some of your recent essays. How could they have been
improved by structuring the paragraphs of the body of the essay
according to the advice given in this section?
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OW TO WRITE ESSAYS

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