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an essay.
VERSION 1:
I dislike PE. Why is it that we have to waste class time playing sports that we
have no choice in? Who said basketball is the best sport? I hate PE because it
makes me tired. It makes my skin dark. Finally, I hate it because I look stupid
when I play sports.
VERSION 2:
I am one student who has a strong dislike for PE. First, I do not like how we
have little choice in the sports we play in. We usually play basketball, volleyball,
or other team sports. I am someone who prefers one-on-one games because I
am shy and I find it hard to work in a team. Second, most sports we choose
involves outdoor settings. My skin is sensitive to the sun and I get allergies and
become dark easily when exposed to sunlight for too long. Finally, most sports
we play are spectator sports. They are meant to be played before a cheering
audience. As someone who is self-conscious when playing sports (especially
since I am not sporty), I am uncomfortable when all eyes are on me. Overall, I
believe I will enjoy this subject more if we had more options in the sports that
we take up.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
3. COHERENCE
It means that the sentences are arranged in a logical
manner, making them easily understood by the reader.
It is achieved when ideas flow smoothly within and
between paragraphs.
b. Sequence
moreover, furthermore, next, also, finally, last, another, first,
second, third, besides, additionally, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
c. Space
above, next to, below, behind, beside, etc.
d. Illustration
for instance, specifically, for example, namely, in this case,
to illustrate, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
e. Comparison
similarly, also, in the same way, still, likewise, in comparison,
too, etc.
f. Contrast
but, despite, however, even though, yet, on the other hand,
although, on the contrary, otherwise, conversely, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
1. Transitions
- words and phrases that connect one idea to
another
h. Conclusion
thus, therefore, in conclusion, in short, etc.
Characteristics of an
Effective Paragraph
What are examples of SIGNAL DEVICES?
2. Repetitions
- repetitions of main ideas keep continuity and
highlight important ideas
3. Synonyms
- words similar in meaning to important words or
phrases that prevent tedious repetitions
4. Pronouns
- words that connect readers to the original word
that the pronouns replace
5. Parallelism
- using similar sentence structures
LANGUAGE USE
1. Use clear and concise sentences. On average, a
sentence is 18 words long. Note that this does not
every sentence to be composed of exactly 18
words.
2. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, cliches, and high
falutin language.
3. Avoid excessive use of “there” and “it” structures.
These sentences can be revised by dropping “there”
and “it” phrase and transforming the sentences
appropriately.
LANGUAGE USE
4. Use precise vocabulary. Be accurate and condense
lengthy phrase into fewer words.
5. Be consistent with your pronoun’s point of view.
6. Avoid sexist language. This issue can be addressed
by usinf articles (a, an, and the), using plural pronouns,
using his or her instead of his, writing through a second
person point of view, or using gender-neutral nouns
(e.g. chairperson instead of chairman).
7. Use appropriate level of formality.
MECHANICS
It is one of the properties of a well-written text and is
characterized as a set of conventions on how to spell,
abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize a composition.
1. Always use Standard English.
2. Avoid contractions.
3. Avoid exclamation marks unless they are part of a
direct quotation.
4. Mention the full name of an institution or
organization with the abbreviation in parenthesis, in
first mention., Thereafter, use the abbreviation.
MECHANICS
It is one of the properties of a well-written text and is
characterized as a set of conventions on how to spell,
abbreviate, punctuate, and capitalize a composition.
5. Numbers from zero to ten should be spelled out
while numbers higher than ten should be written in
figures.
6. Generally, citations are used in academic and formal
texts. However, they are sparingly used in business
texts.