Archive for July, 2008

How to Write a Good Opinion Essay

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

If you need to create a good opinion essay, there are some points that you should take into account while writing it.
Opinion essay is a formal part of essay writing that show the author’s viewpoint on a particular problem supported by examples and reasons. The contrasting point of view is also offered, it goes with proof s that underline that it is incredible.

Opinion essay consists of:

1)    the introduction where the theme and the author’s view are stated clearly;
2)    the main body, where viewpoints of the writer are justified by reasons, is introduced in several sections. This paragraph has also the contrasting point of view that is proved unconvincing.
3)    the conclusion where the leading views of the work are summarized and the opinion of the writer is restated differently.

The tips for creating an opinion essay:

1.    Determine your viewpoint for the subject discussed.
2.    Make a list of opinions and reasons maintaining your view.
3.    Write well-developed sections.
4.    Utilize linking phrases and words to connect the paragraphs and the sentences within the text
5.    Begin each paragraph with a subject sentence.

Essential do’s:

1.    Use a formal style.
2.    Introduce the theme in obvious manner.
3.    Set out clear subject sentences.
4.    Utilize generalizations.
5.    Utilize quotations

Essential don’ts:

1.    Do not utilize short forms.
2.    Do not utilize colloquial expressions.
3.    Do not utilize emotional vocabulary.
4.    Do not utilize statistics without fit referencing.
5.    Do not give personal instances.
6.    Do not utilize over-generalizations.

Imposing Is Good… For Your Opinion Essay

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

To write an opinion essay is not the most difficult task in your student career. That is why you should pass this assignment with ease and enthusiasm.

In this article we will talk about the thing that is very important for writing an opinion essay – the ability to impose your standpoint to the others. It is a kind of persuasive essay writing. The difference is you should not persuade, just present your opinion on the issue.

Of course, it is very important to have an opinion about the issue and be able to present it. Telling the truth it is not very easy to present a good opinion essay, where you should pay special attention to your point of view, when you cannot formulate it at all.
It is necessary to develop your communicative skills in the process of writing an opinion essay. Let us train a bit. There is a topic Fast Food for Children. You have your opinion. You think that it is bad, that it is harmful. You are eager to protect your friends, yourself and even your future children not to make a mistake and trust all fast food.

Without any doubts, the idea that such kind of food may be prepared in several minutes may tempt you, still, you should not forget about your principles.

Impose your opinion! Write about it! Prevent one more catastrophe! It is your chance, and you should use it! Writing is a good way to reproduce your ideas. And writing an opinion essay is the best variant, as here only your opinion is the main point! Use it!

What Makes an Opinion Essay Sound Persuasively

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Before you start writing an opinion essay, get to know your major task. What should you apply your efforts to? What purpose should you achieve in order for your essay to be excellent?

The main purpose of opinion essay writing is to express your opinion on a certain problem supporting it by reasonable facts. What can help you persuade your reader in accuracy of your personal point of view?

•    Explanations. Your explanations should be clear, precise and laconic. The most important thing is that they should be reasonable and to the point. Explanations should follow every idea and new assumption you are providing in the text;
•    Quotations. Quotations will add some realism to your essay. Quotations serve to prove that someone supports your point of view. Quotations are usually taken from the interviews with experts or participants of research. The most important thing about quotations inserting is that they should be formatted properly in correspondence with the rules of the style required;
•    Statistics. Statistical data is usually taken from the sources collected. Journals, magazines, newspapers, research papers will help you get statistical data and prove that your opinion is correct. You may also take advantage of the television and the radio. Just make a record and write down necessary statistical data on the paper.

Making use of the means of supporting your personal opinion presented above will help you make your opinion essay qualitatively and persuasively.