The Logic of
Arguments
Build your essay like an architect. Balance the pros and cons before revealing your opinion. Structure is key. Construye tu ensayo como un arquitecto. Equilibra los pros y los contras antes de revelar tu opinión. La estructura es clave.
The 4-Paragraph Blueprint
Don't mix ideas. Keep them in their rooms. No mezcles ideas. Mantenlas en sus habitaciones.
Introduction
State the topic. Do NOT give your opinion yet.
"It is often said that..."
"Many people believe..."
"However, others disagree."
Arguments FOR
List the advantages. Use connectors.
"One major advantage is..."
"Furthermore,..."
"For example,..."
Arguments AGAINST
List the disadvantages. Contrast with P2.
"On the other hand,..."
"Critics argue that..."
"Moreover, it can cause..."
Conclusion
Summarize. NOW give your opinion.
"To sum up,..."
"In conclusion,..."
"Personally, I believe..."
The Mortar (Connectors)
Smooth transitions are the mark of a pro. Las transiciones suaves son la marca de un profesional.
Adding Points
Contrasting
Concluding
The Formal Touch
Avoid slang. Dress your essay in a tuxedo. Evita la jerga. Viste a tu ensayo de etiqueta.
AVOID
- Contractions (Don't, Can't)
- "I think" (Too personal)
- "Good/Bad" (Too simple)
- Exclamation marks (!)
USE
- Full forms (Do not, Cannot)
- "It is believed that..."
- "Beneficial/Detrimental"
- Passive Voice
Connector Master List
Argument Master
- L1: Structure (Intro/Body/Concl)
- L2: Addition (Moreover)
- L3: Contrast (However)
- L4: Formal Style
- Boss: Rewrite
Q
Text
Make it formal...
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