Academic Writing Skills

Academic Writing skills for academic English students at university. All the important elements / functions of writing academically.

Structure  

Essay Structure

Introductions

Conclusions

Paragraphing

Thesis statements

Topic sentences

Linking Words

Argument Essays

Level: ***** [B1/B2]   / 

Here are 10 argument essays based on a variety of subjects. Five essays are general texts without sources and five are Academic texts with academic sources . Click here

SPSE Essays

Level: ***** [B1/B2]   / 

How to write an SPSE essay with academic sources. The example focuses on a four paragraph text: Situation, Problem, Solution, and Evaluation. Click here

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Argument Essay Titles

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Look at these topics and think of 2 arguments for and 2 against. Write a two-sided argument essay of 4 paragraphs (introduction, 2x main body paragraphs, conclusion) and approximately 250 words. Check  Argument essay guide.

To what extent do you agree...

1. University should be free
   
2. Animal testing is necessary
   
3. Prisons don't work
   
4. Video games encourage violence
   
5. Euthanasia should be legal
   
6. Nuclear power is a bad investment
   
7. Governments are over-spending
   
8. Marriage is becoming old-fashioned
   
9. Money is the key to happiness
   
10. Consumerism is negative
    
11. Social media is changing how we communicate
    
12. Military service should be compulsory
    
13. Education is the key to reduce crime
    
14. Parents should choose the careers for their children
    
15. Brexit is a mistake.
    
16. There is no other life in the universe
17. GMOs are dangerous and should be banned
18. More should be done to control Superstar Corporations
19. Climate Change is a myth
20. Academic research can't be trusted

SPSE (Situation, Problem, Solution, Evaluation) Essay Titles

Look at these topics and think of 2 problems / 2 solutions to these problems and evaluate whether the solution will be effective. Write 250 words and use sources where possible - then send it to us. Check SPSE Essay guide.

1. Plagiarism at university
2. Artificial intelligence
3. Global Migration
4. Climate Change
5. Terrorism
6. Unemployment
7. Cyber crime
8. Depression
9. Food security
10. Discrimination
11. Gender inequality
12. Off-shore banking
13. Debt
14. Superstar Companies
15. Brexit