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\nWhat\u2019s wrong with the paragraph you just read? The biggest problem is that it goes off topic. Granted, you\u2019re only seeing the beginning of the essay, but you can tell from the way it ends that the author is about to go off on a tangent about the environment instead of discussing the topic. Remember, always stay on course.
\nWhat else is wrong with the sample paragraph? You might have noticed that it sounds very casual, almost like a conversation. Phrases such as \u201cI mean\u201d and \u201cIn my opinion\u201d give the essay a tone that\u2019s too familiar and too emotional. While you always want to present your opinion, you should do it in a detached, formal way, as if writing a newspaper article. Try to avoid \u201cI\u201d statements in your essay writing.
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\nTake a look at the following statements. If it is an “agree or disagree” prompt, decide what position you would take and think of three examples you would use to explain or describe your topic. Take about 5 minutes to do each one.
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