IELTS Writing Task 2: Essay #3 (Structure)

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TYPE #3: Discuss the causes of a problem and suggest solutions/ measures/ improvement

Structure:

[Introduction]

*Paraphrase the problem presented in the prompt (no opinion)

*Mention that there are ways to deal with the problem

[Main Body (2-3 paragraphs)]

Paragraph #2 (strongly recommended)

*Present the causes/reasons for the problem

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

Paragraph #3

*Elaborate on a solution for the problem

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

Paragraph #4

*Elaborate on another solution for the problem

*Point-Justification

(Statement? Reason? Result?)

*Examples?

[Conclusion]

*Summarize your main points

OR

*Rephrase what was said in the introduction

*Make a general comment saying you hope the situation will improve in the future

Notes:

*Even if the prompt does not ask for the causes/reasons for the problem, it would be advisable to present them in the 1st paragraph of the main body before suggesting any solutions. This will make your essay more well-rounded.

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