Introduction with thesis statement: A gap year/gap years can give students the life experience they need to appreciate the value of higher education and to gain more from it.
Body:
background: the college experience of an eighteen-year old is quite different from that of an older student.
argument in support: older students have clearer goals.
argument in support: older students better understand the benefits of doing well in school
refutation of opposing argument:postponing college is not for everyone, however .....
Conclusion: A gap year/years will give students the time to mature and gain valuable life experience. This will give them an increased sens of purpose and a firm commitment to achieve their goals.
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Framework
Introduction with thesis statement: 40
Body:
background: 75
argument in support: 75
argument in support: 75
refutation of opposing argument 75
Conclusion: 40
Total: 380 words
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Drafting
Write the first draft of your essay:
Concentrate on writing the body;
the introduction and conclusion can wait ...
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Drafting
Write the first draft of your essay:
Concentrate on writing the body;
the introduction and conclusion can wait ...
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Paragraph
'A group of related sentences'
discuss one topic
topic sentence
examples/material in support of your topic sentence
