1. CONNECTORS/DISCOURSE MARKERS: link ideas
1.1. Order
1.1.1. After, at this time, before, during, finally, first, next, following, then...
1.2. Addition
1.2.1. Also, another, to add, besides, as well, furthermore, in addition...
1.3. To give examples
1.3.1. For example, for instance, such as, in this case...
1.4. To indicate a purpose or reason
1.4.1. So that, because, in fact, in order to, furthermore...
1.5. To compare
1.5.1. As, compared to, like, for the same reason, similar to...
1.6. To contrast
1.6.1. However, but, on the other hand, in contrast, in spite of, whereas...
1.7. To emphasize
1.7.1. Absolutely, always, definitely, especially, without a doubt, in fact, never...
1.8. To conclude
1.8.1. All in all, as a result, finally, in conclusion, in summary, lastly, to sum up...
2. PARAGRAPHING
2.1. Paragraphing is the practice of dividing a text into paragraphs
2.2. The purpose of paragraphing is to signal shifts and give readers a rest
2.3. It is important to organize the text
2.4. It gives an aspect of order and cleanliness
3. MARGINS
3.1. Margin is the area between the main content of a page and the page edges
3.2. It helps to define where a lime of text begins and ends
3.3. It gives an aspect of order and cleanliness
4. USEFUL LENGUAGE
4.1. Introducing advantages
4.1.1. The main advantage of...
4.1.2. Another benefit/argument in favour of...
4.1.3. Some/many people are in favour of
4.2. Introducing disadvantages
4.2.1. A serious drawback/disadvantage (of)...
4.2.2. Another argument against...
4.3. Contrasting ideas
4.3.1. On the other hand
4.3.2. However
4.3.3. Despite/ In spite of (the fact that) ...
4.4. Justifying points and giving examples
4.4.1. This is because/due to (the fact that)...
4.4.2. This means that....
4.4.3. As a result.
4.4.4. For instale,/For example,
4.4.5. Such asL
4.4.6. Like
4.5. Expressing opinion
4.5.1. In my opinion/view,
4.5.2. I strongly believe/think/feel (that)...
4.5.3. It seems to me...
4.5.4. It is obvious...
4.6. Concluding
4.6.1. In conclusion,
4.6.2. All things considered
4.6.3. To sum up, it seems to me there are...
5. THE WRITING PROCESS
5.1. Prewriting: brainstorm ideas and organize your topic
5.1.1. Tips
5.1.1.1. Think about what you want to say
5.1.1.2. Use a list to organize your ideas
5.2. Drafting: create a rough copy of your writing
5.2.1. Tips
5.2.1.1. Write your ideas un order
5.2.1.2. Read your work out loud and note places where you stumble
5.3. Revising: improcedente your writing
5.3.1. Tips
5.3.1.1. Try out different beginnings and endings
5.3.1.2. Use quotes or add dialogue
5.3.1.3. Include descriptive words
5.3.1.4. Add detail to develop important parts
5.4. Edding: proofread your work
5.4.1. Tips
5.4.1.1. Make sure you have complete sentences, correct spelling and necesary capitalization and punctuation
5.4.1.2. Reread to see if each sentence makes sense
5.5. Publishing create a clean final copy
5.5.1. Tips
5.5.1.1. Type your writing or copy it in a new paper
5.5.1.2. Think of an interesting title
5.5.1.3. Share your writing
6. STRUCTURE
6.1. Introduction
6.1.1. Includes an attention grabbing lead sentence; provides background information, provides a clear and focused thesis statement
6.2. Body
6.2.1. Contains three/four paragraphs that follow the pattern of organization established in the thesis statement
6.3. Conclusion
6.3.1. Revisits the thesis statement, connects back to an example in the introduction
7. WHAT SHOULD I USE?
7.1. Subordinate clauses
7.1.1. Noun
7.1.2. Adjective
7.1.2.1. Relative pronouns: who, that, where, whose, when...
7.1.3. Adverb
7.1.3.1. Time, place, conditional...
7.2. Passive voice
7.3. Reported speech
7.4. Different verb tenses
7.4.1. Present
7.4.2. Past
7.4.3. Future