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    The document provides instructions for writing a successful opinion essay. It outlines the key stages of pre-writing, writing, and proofreading. In the pre-writing stage, students are advised to gather evidence to support their opinion and brainstorm main points and arguments. When writing, students should include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, several body paragraphs supporting the thesis with evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. Proofreading involves checking grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and formatting. Following these stages is said to lead to an outstanding opinion essay.

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    Opinion Paper

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    The document provides instructions for writing a successful opinion essay. It outlines the key stages of pre-writing, writing, and proofreading. In the pre-writing stage, students are advised to gather evidence to support their opinion and brainstorm main points and arguments. When writing, students should include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, several body paragraphs supporting the thesis with evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. Proofreading involves checking grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and formatting. Following these stages is said to lead to an outstanding opinion essay.

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    The document provides instructions for writing a successful opinion essay. It outlines the key stages of pre-writing, writing, and proofreading. In the pre-writing stage, students are advised to gather evidence to support their opinion and brainstorm main points and arguments. When writing, students should include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, several body paragraphs supporting the thesis with evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. Proofreading involves checking grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and formatting. Following these stages is said to lead to an outstanding opinion essay.

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    Opinion Paper

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    The document provides instructions for writing a successful opinion essay. It outlines the key stages of pre-writing, writing, and proofreading. In the pre-writing stage, students are advised to gather evidence to support their opinion and brainstorm main points and arguments. When writing, students should include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, several body paragraphs supporting the thesis with evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. Proofreading involves checking grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and formatting. Following these stages is said to lead to an outstanding opinion essay.

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    WRITING AN OPINION PAPER

    The basic five-paragraph essay structure, which you have possibly used for many times, works
    extremely well for opinion essays. Be ready to warm up your thinking by evaluating various opinions
    and reasons to determine which are strong and which are weak to support your point of view.
    To write a successful opinion essay, make sure to follow these stages: pre-writing, writing and
    proofreading.

    Pre-Writing
    Before starting to write your essay, you need to gather information to support your opinion. Make sure
    the evidence you collect matches your stated point of view. While brainstorming and looking for
    arguments, try to answer these questions to get more ideas:

    1. What question should I answer in this assignment?


    2. What are those things my audience want to know?
    3. What main points should be conveyed in my essay?
    4. Are any of the points inconsistent or contradictory?
    5. Can I improve any of my arguments?

    Look at the list of your ideas and organize them the way you will use in your composition. Decide
    which ideas are perfect to be mentioned at the beginning, in the main part and at the end of your
    essay.

    Writing
    Your opinion essay should have an introduction, main body and conclusion.

    Introduction
    In the introductory paragraph, you need to present your subject and state your opinion clearly. Make
    sure it contains a thesis statement – a sentence that summarizes the main point of your paper.
    There are several techniques to begin your essay, so you can:

     address the reader directly;


     include a quotation, direct speech, a sentence from a book or play;
     ask a rhetorical question.

    Example statements:
    The Right to Commit Suicide
    Hypocrisy Promotes Peace
    Proof of God’s Existence
    Fate: Written or Decided

    Main Body
    In the body of your essay, you need to support your thesis statement. Write several paragraphs, each
    presenting a separate point of view supported by reasons. Start every paragraph with a topic
    sentence – the main idea you will back up with arguments. Make sure you don't begin a new
    paragraph because the one you are writing right now is too long. Begin a new paragraph only when
    you want to discuss a new idea.
    While writing, pay special attention to:

     Tense – normally you should use present tenses in this type of essay.
     Linking words – use different expressions for giving reasons (one reason for ... is / many
    people believe that... / since... / due to...), expressions opinions (to my mind... / I am convinced
    that... / from my point of view...), adding ideas (first of all.../ secondly... / what is more, …/
    finally... ), etc.
     Formal vocabulary – do not use idioms, phrasal verbs or colloquial expressions.
     Formal punctuation – do not use exclamation marks, parentheses and contractions.
     Citing sources where necessary.
    Conclusion
    To conclude your opinion essay, write a paragraph where you restate your opinion using different
    words. You should avoid introducing a new idea or apologizing for your views. However, to make your
    essay more engaging, you can end with a warning, ask a provocative question or suggest
    consequences.

    Proofreading
    When you complete your essay, evaluate different aspects to make sure that your work is just
    excellent:

    1. Grammar – make sure you use the same tense throughout the essay.
    2. Vocabulary – check whether you use linking words and avoid slang.
    3. Spelling and capitalization – check if all the words are written correctly.

    In addition, make sure you do not present your ideas using the lists. After all, this is an opinion essay,
    not a shopping list.

    Done right, your opinion essay will be an outstanding piece of writing. Follow the tips above and take
    your essay writing to the new heights!
    “TITLE”

    by

    NAME

    GRADE AND STRAND

    An opinion paper submitted

    in partial fulfilment of the requirements

    in

    Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

    to

    Ms. Mopette Fatima I. Camballa

    Young Achievers International School

    March 2019 – 2020


    I. INTRODUCTION

    II. MAIN BODY

    III. CONCLUSION

    FORMAT:

     legal sized bond paper

     1” margin all sides

     times new roman font size 12

     double spaced

     3 - 5 pages

     citations must be done accordingly


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