CAUSES /REASONS – PROBLEMS / EFFECTS
INTRODUCTION
1. Lead-in (optional)
2. State the issue (paraphrase)
3. State the focus of the essay
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● Lead in:
o The last centuries / decades / years + have witnessed + an escalation /
increase in the popularity / prevalence of + X
o In today’s world / In the modern world / In modern times, X + have/has +
become highly + popular / prevalent (in almost all countries).
o Recently / In recent times, X + have / has + prevailed to a great extent.
● Stating the issue:
o Research has shown that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o It is often reported that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o Recently, / In recent times, / In recent years, + X + is a pressing problem.
● Stating the focus of the essay:
o This essay will outline possible rationales to the issue and evaluate their
harmful effects.
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BODY
PARAGRAPH 1: Describe 2 causes/reasons
To begin with, there are two main reasons for the ignition and acceleration of X.
Firstly, … [1st reason] …; that is to say,…[explanation]…
Secondly, … [ 2nd reason] …; to illustrate, …[explanation]…
PARAGRAPH 2: Describe 2 problems/effects
There is no denying that the problems caused by X may lead to myriad defects which
would probably do severe harm to virtually everyone in society.
First and foremost, …[1st problem]; in other words, …[explanation].
Additionally, …[2nd problem]; for instance, …[explanation].
To sum up, several downsides of the issues are existent.
CONCLUSION
To conclude then, as mentioned above, there are some reasons which are to blame
for X. Personally, I am of the opinion that this issue / phenomenon has a number of
negative effects for society.
this issue / phenomenon has a number of negative effects for society
= this issue / phenomenon does society a great disservice
= this issue / phenomenon takes a toll on society
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CAUSES / REASONS – SOLUTIONS / MEASURES
INTRODUCTION
1. Lead-in (optional)
2. State the issue (paraphrase)
3. State the focus of the essay
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● Lead in:
o The last centuries / decades / years + have witnessed + an escalation /
increase in the popularity / prevalence of + X
o In today’s world / In the modern world / In modern times, X + have/has +
become highly + popular / prevalent (in almost all countries).
o Recently / In recent times, X + have / has + prevailed to a great extent.
● Stating the issue:
o Research has shown that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o It is often reported that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o Recently, / In recent times, / In recent years, + X + is a pressing problem.
● Stating the focus of the essay:
o This essay will outline possible rationales to the issue and draft some feasible
measures.
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BODY
PARAGRAPH 1: Describe 2 causes/reasons
To begin with, there are two main reasons for the ignition and acceleration of X.
Firstly, … [1st reason] …; that is to say,…[explanation]…
Secondly, … [ 2nd reason] …; to illustrate, …[explanation]…
PARAGRAPH 2: Describe solutions + explanation
1st solution
o First and foremost, what is to be implemented is that + S + V ….[mention 1st
solution]
o That is to say, S + V … [explain the 1st solution]
o Thanks to this cure, S + V …; additionally, S + V … [give 2 results from your 1st
solution]
2nd solution
o The subsequent measure to be adopted is that + S + V …. [ mention 2nd
solution]
o In other words, S + V … [explain the 2nd solution]
o By the application of such remedy, S + V …; what is more, S + V … [give 2
results from your 2nd solution]
CONCLUSION
To conclude then, as mentioned above, there are numerous solutions which could be
proposed to combat the issue. Personally, I am of the opinion that the sooner these
were put into action, the more rapidly this state of affairs would be resolved.
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EFFECTS / PROBLEMS – SOLUTIONS / MEASURES
INTRODUCTION
1. Lead-in (optional)
2. State the issue (paraphrase)
3. State the focus of the essay
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● Lead in:
o The last centuries / decades / years + have witnessed + an escalation /
increase in the popularity / prevalence of + X
o In today’s world / In the modern world / In modern times, X + have/has +
become highly + popular / prevalent (in almost all countries).
o Recently / In recent times, X + have / has + prevailed to a great extent.
● Stating the issue:
o Research has shown that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o It is often reported that + S + V …, which is regarded as a pressing problem.
o Recently, / In recent times, / In recent years, + X + is a pressing problem.
● Stating the focus of the essay:
o This essay will consider the issue and outline possible solutions.
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BODY
PARAGRAPH 1: Describe 2 problems
There is no denying that the discussed affair may lead to myriad defects which
would probably do severe harm to virtually everyone in society. Firstly,…[1st problem]…
Secondly, …[2nd problem]….
PARAGRAPH 2: Describe solutions + explanation
1st solution
o To begin with, what is to be implemented is that + S + V ….[mention 1st
solution]
o That is to say, S + V … [explain the 1st solution]
o Thanks to this cure, S + V …; additionally, S + V … [give 2 results from your 1st
solution]
2nd solution
o The subsequent measure to be adopted is that + S + V …. [ mention 2nd
solution]
o In other words, S + V … [explain the 2nd solution]
o By the application of such remedy, S + V …; what is more, S + V … [give 2
results from your 2nd solution]
CONCLUSION
To conclude then, as mentioned above, there are numerous solutions which could be
proposed to combat the issue. Personally, I am of the opinion that the sooner these
were put into action, the more rapidly this state of affairs would be resolved.
