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Definition (optional)
Write definitions of any terms that you want to define in the bigger of the
two boxes below.
The definition should include the term you are defining; e.g. '
can be defined as...', and the type or category of thing it is.
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Definition content:
- Term, verb, description; e.g. 'Hong Kong is a world-class Asian city.'
- Term, verb, classification, what it is a type of; e.g. 'Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.'
Optional additional definition content:
- The importance of the term; e.g. 'Hong Kong has a population of nearly 7 million and has the sixth highest per-capita GDP in the world.'
- Any common misunderstandings; e.g. 'The term 'Hong Kong' applies not only to the Special Administrative Region (SAR), but also to Hong Kong island, which is only one of the over-250 islands in the SAR. (Wikipedia )'
- References for statements in the definition; e.g. Wikipedia '.
- Examples; e.g. 'There is one other example of a special administrative region of China, and that is Macau.'
- Controversies; e.g. 'The most suitable level of democratisation for Hong Kong has been controversial since 1997.'
- It's development; e.g. 'Beginning as a trading port in the 19th century,
Hong Kong has developed into a leading financial centre. Hong Kong was a
crown colony of the United Kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of its
sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. (Wikipedia
)'
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Discussion (Optional)
Compare the quality of the above arguments here:
e.g. "While the first argument seems persuasive, the second argument is better
supported by evidence, and that evidence appears to be of higher quality."
Conclusion
1. Re-state objective
e.g. In conclusion, in this essay the objective was
2. Summarise the main points
e.g.
To summarise,
main points have been covered,
.
4. Evaluate evidence
Compare the quality of the different points that you have included above.
5. Express your view
e.g. "In my view," + clause;
"
Taking all these arguments into consideration, I believe that" + clause; or
"
My personal opinion is that" + clause.
6. Make recommendations or describe the future of the
topic
e.g. "I recommend that" + clause;
"I recommend" + _ing verb + ...;
"This would result in" + noun phrase.
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Bibliography / References
3. Proof-read your Essay
The following functions will help you to proof-read your essay:
And proof-read it with your own eyes!
5. Listen to part of the essay
Listen to your:
Audio files
Your essay text will load into the text-to-speech program. This will take about 30 seconds.
The audio files of your essay will appear below.
Wait for the 'Play' buttons to appear.
the 'Play' buttons to hear the sentences from your essay.