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CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD INTRODUCTION: is one 1 paragraph is an introduction to the general topic of the essay includes the thesis statement and a restatement of the question  includes[r]

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CHARACTERISTICS OF

A GOOD INTRODUCTION:

 is one (1) paragraph

 is an introduction to the general topic of the essay

 includes the thesis statement and a restatement of the question

 includes points that will be discussed or elaborated

on in the body

 Do NOT try to say everything in the introduction, save details and examples for the body of your essay

 Do NOT start with a statement that is too general, a more specific statement better sets up the information to follow

CHARACTERISTICS OF

A GOOD BODY:

 can be several one – three (1 – 3) paragraphs

 has a topic sentences for each paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph

 has specific examples, reasons, or other details

 includes other sentences that link ideas or show transitions between ideas

 Write an accurate and clear topic sentence for each body paragraph

 Make sure there are logical connections between statements

CHARACTERISTICS OF

A GOOD CONCLUSION:

 is one (1) paragraph

 has a restatement of your thesis in different words

 has a summary of your main points

 includes one or both of the following: a consideration of the opposite opinion, a recommendation

 Do NOT use the exact same words and expressions

in your conclusion that used in your introduction

 Do NOT introduce news ides or concepts that should belong in a new body paragraph

Look at the question

 In recent years, high technology and the use of computers have entered into almost every phase of modern life State whether you think this is beneficial or damaging to people and why Provide clear examples to support your position

Look for any transitions that link the

ideas and

underline them Then put the

sentences in the right

order

Introduction:

mathematical calculations very quickly, and they can control the operation of other machines.

which technology makes our lives more comfortable

every aspect of modern life

life easier for people

A Therefore, we can easily see how computers at

the bank help people their work more efficiently

B One place where computers help us is at the bank

C On the other hand, today’s computers can perform

thousands of calculations in very short time and never make mistake

D In the past, a bank had many clerks who had to

work with money or do math with large numbers either on paper or with hand calculators

E This was a very slow process, and sometimes the

clerks made mistakes

new jobs, so that is another benefit.

away jobs from people without a good education.

the use of computers is beneficial to people.

the other jobs.

Introduction: C – A – D - B

Technology and computers have entered almost

every aspect of modern life

For example, computers can perform complex

control the operation of other machines.

I think this is helpful because computer can make life easier for people

In this essay, I will give examples of some ways in which technology makes our lives more comfortable

BODY: B – D – E – C – A

In the past, a bank had many clerks who had to work with money or do math with large numbers either

on paper or with hand calculators.

This was a very slow process, and sometimes the

clerks made mistakes

thousands of calculations in very short time and never make mistake.

bank help people their work more efficiently.

Conclusion: B – D – A – C

Some people contend that technology takes away jobs from people without a good education.

the other jobs.

the use of computers is beneficial to people.