S: So, all types of university writing are essays, aren't they, really?
L: Well, people use "essays" in different ways. Some people say "essay" and just mean any type of university writing. But in our classification, it means something more specific. It's where you have to argue a point of view. You have to look at the evidence and make an argument based on the evidence. And usually you have to answer a very specific question that the lecturer will have given you.
S: So, I've got to say what I think.
L: Yes, it's not just what you think, it's what you can argue based on the evidence, and that's what they'll look at. But your argument might be different from someone else's.
S: So, I can't just copy somebody else's work.
L: No, and it's not like an explanation where everyone will have the same answer.
S: OK. Thanks.
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I searching for writing and improving my writing skill. where I could and write and practice. please help me.
Hello Ind_eng,
It really depends on what kind of writing you want to do. You can find general tips on improving writing on our FAQ page, and we have sections on academic and email writing here.
Best wishes,
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Dear Sir
I have been told when writing an essay the end of each paragraph must
have a connection to the begining of the second paragraph and the
end
of second paragraph to the begining of third and so on.
Is it correct? Could you help me to make it clear?
Hello andrew international,
Yes, ideally, every sentence should logically follow the sentence before it in an essay. The idea is that if you jump from one idea to another, the reader might get confused or might think that you're thought process is not correct. You can see a good example of paragraphs from an essay in the pdfs at the bottom of the Essay Structure 1 page.
By the way, we're happy to help you here, albeit in the limited way we can, but improving your writing is really something best done with a teacher, so you might want to see if there's an appropriate class at a British Council centre near where you live.
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Thanks!!
but i need more exercises to practice
Thank you, I learned a lot from listening to the writing. Hopeful will improve my English
thankyou
am new to this site so am just looking how i can improve my english skills using the programs. thank you very much for your essay information.
I have got 100% on second time unfortunately.........
I got 100% in 3 times repetition
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