City University of Hong Kong - LC


ELSAC Workout: Academic Writing 1, The Two-Sided Essay
(EN/A/0402.008)
Get Writing Fit!
  • review the basic formats of an argumentative/discursive essay
  • consider hedging devices

Level: Foundation
Time: approx. 30 mins
Suggested next workout: Academic Writing 2, Forming Paragraphs

Extra support: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Persuasive-Essay

Work through the practice activities in order, by clicking on the tabs at the top of the next page. After completing all practices, the Result tab will summarize your workout. Record your results as proof of independent learning and as motivation to repeat the workout and beat your score. Practice makes you fitter!

Material developed by Hebe Wong, D. Gaylord, Alison Wood.

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