Aufsatzschreiben auf Englisch

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• ○ Title, body, footnotes
• ● Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
• ○ Summary, analysis, bibliography
• ○ Opening, climax, resolution

The ___ statement is the central argument or claim of an essay, usually placed at the end of the introduction.

A good essay paragraph starts with a topic sentence that states the main idea of that paragraph.

Welcher Konnektor eignet sich, um ein Gegenargument einzuleiten?

• ○ Furthermore
• ● On the other hand
• ○ In addition
• ○ As a result

A useful phrase to introduce an example is 'for ___'.

The phrase 'All in ___' is used to introduce a final summary or conclusion.

Which linking word shows a cause-and-effect relationship?

• ○ However
• ● Therefore
• ○ Although
• ○ Meanwhile

A ___ is a word or phrase that connects ideas between sentences or paragraphs (e.g., 'however', 'moreover').

Each body paragraph in an essay should focus on one main idea only.

What should the conclusion of an essay do?

• ○ Introduce new arguments
• ● Summarise the main points and restate the thesis in different words
• ○ List all sources
• ○ Ask a question

In an argumentative essay, you should only present arguments that support your thesis.

Using 'I think' excessively in an academic essay is considered good practice.

What is a 'counterargument'?

• ○ Ein besonders starkes Argument
• ● Ein Argument, das der eigenen These widerspricht und das man entkräften sollte
• ○ Das letzte Argument im Essay
• ○ Ein Argument ohne Beleg

To make an essay more formal, replace 'a lot of' with '___'.

Which phrase best introduces a concession (Einräumung)?

• ○ In addition to this
• ● Admittedly, ... but
• ○ As a result
• ○ First of all