Essay Writing
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#1
Writing an essay can feel difficult at first.
寫論文剛開始可能會覺得很困難。
#2
But it is easier when you know the steps.
但是當你知道步驟時，它會變得比較容易。
#3
An essay is a short piece of writing about one topic.
論文是關於一個主題的一篇短文。
#4
Students write essays in school and at university.
學生在學校和大學裡寫論文。
#5
A good essay has a clear structure and strong ideas.
一篇好的文章具有清晰的結構和強有力的觀點。
#6
Today we will learn the basic parts of an essay.
今天我們將學習論文的基本組成部分。
#7
Every essay starts with an introduction.
每一篇論文都以引言開頭。
#8
The introduction tells the reader about your topic.
引言告訴讀者關於你的主題。
#9
It also includes your thesis.
它也包含了你的論點。
#10
A thesis is your main idea in one sentence.
論文主旨是你用一句話表達的核心觀點。
#11
For example, your thesis can be "Dogs are better pets than cats."
例如，你的論文主旨可以是「狗是比貓更好的寵物」。
#12
This sentence tells the reader what you will argue.
這個句子告訴讀者你將要論證的內容。
#13
The thesis is the most important part of your essay.
論文主旨是你的文章中最重要的一部分。
#14
The body paragraphs come after the introduction.
正文段落位於引言之後。
#15
Each body paragraph has one argument.
每個正文段落都有一個論點。
#16
An argument is a reason that supports your thesis.
論點是支持你論文（主旨）的一個理由。
#17
You need evidence to make your argument stronger.
你需要證據來讓你的論點更有說服力。
#18
Evidence can be facts, numbers, or examples.
證據可以是事實、數據或例子。
#19
For instance, you can write "Studies showed that dogs are more loyal."
例如，你可以寫「研究顯示狗更忠誠」。
#20
Always explain your evidence clearly to the reader.
務必向讀者清楚地解釋你的證據。
#21
The last part of an essay is the conclusion.
文章的最後一部分是結論。
#22
The conclusion does not add new ideas.
結論不增加新的想法。
#23
It repeats your thesis in different words.
它用不同的詞彙重複你的論點。
#24
It also summarizes your main arguments.
它也會總結你的主要論點。
#25
A good conclusion makes the reader think about your topic.
一個好的結論會讓讀者思考你的主題。
#26
You can end with a question or a strong final sentence.
你可以用一個問題或一個強而有力的結尾句子來結束。
#27
Now you know the basic parts of an essay.
現在你已經知道文章的基本組成部分了。
#28
Remember to start with a clear thesis.
記得要以清晰的論點作為開始。
#29
Then use arguments and evidence in the body.
然後在正文中使用論點和證據。
#30
Finally, write a strong conclusion.
最後，寫一個強而有力的結論。
#31
Practice will make your writing better over time.
練習會隨著時間讓你的寫作變得更好。
#32
So start writing today and do not be afraid of mistakes!
所以今天就開始動筆吧，不要害怕犯錯！