2324 essay writing : common mistakes / correct mistakes essay 1

Study objectives:
I can 
  • identify and correct mistakes commonly made in essay writing
  • plan and write an argumentative essay
  • use exam vocabulary in context

 
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Study objectives:
I can 
  • identify and correct mistakes commonly made in essay writing
  • plan and write an argumentative essay
  • use exam vocabulary in context

 

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Common mistakes in essay writing

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Common mistakes in essay writing
Content  
  • no thesis statement,  
  • unclear structure/ arguments,  
  • new arguments in conclusion 
  • no point to ponder

You should be able to highlight your thesis statement and arguments in the text!!

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Common mistakes in essay writing
Stylistic:
  • informal language: kids, stuff 
  • contracted forms: don’t – do not 

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Common mistakes in essay writing
Spelling
  • to / too: it will be too late - others may be hurt too 
go to the cinema - to be clear 
  • of / off: switch something off – fall off  
    of course – plenty of time 
  • there / their: there is much violence there (location) 
    they mind their own business (possessive) 


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Common mistakes in essay writing
Grammar
  • verb tenses (e.g. present simple vs. continuous),
  • passives!!!
  • word order,
  • incorrect references:
these treatments lets – fireworks has its problems


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Common mistakes in essay writing
Linking words:
  • But, And, So, Because 
Don’t use these at the start of your sentences. Instead use cohesive devices from your reader:  However, Moreover, Therefore,  
At last, -> Finally, 
At first, -> First of all, / Firstly, / In the first place, 


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Common mistakes in essay writing

Punctuation
Please remember to start your sentences with a capital letter and end them with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. 


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Common mistakes in essay writing

Other
  • no (original) title
  • number of words (include a word count!),
  • number of paragraphs

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Can you spot the mistake(s)?
Please rewrite the sentences.

Essay 1

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