Step 2: Thesis statement (Give your opinion and extend your reasons briefly.)
I completely agree with the given statement as the advent of new technology has altered the research domain for different purposes due to its various aspects, such as accessibility, affordability, and portability. (The writer has stated their position using the phrase “I completely agree with…” and it is briefly extended,
pointing at some reasons for their agreement, “accessibility, affordability, and portability,” which will be
elaborated in body paragraphs.)
First body paragraph Step1: Topic sentence (Give the first reason for agreement/disagreement with the topic to clarify the central point
of this paragraph.)
First and foremost, computer technology has revolutionized the ways books and other sources of information are accessed. (“Topic sentences” should be preferably made using simple-sentence structures as the paragraph’s main point
should be clearly and concretely stated to hold a central idea or an attitude.)
Step 2: Explanation (Write 2-4 sentences to support and explain the topic sentence.)
In other words, at the press of a button, one can quickly enter a pool of data on the web regarding their topic of interest. These online resources are now available to everyone everywhere through wireless technology. By typing out keywords related to the topic in an online browser, an individual will be instantly provided with a long list of books and articles to choose from, enriching their study or research, which was limited in the past. Step 3: Example (A great way to develop a body paragraph is giving an example. Keep in mind that “general
examples” give a more academic look to essays compared with “personal examples.”)
For instance, students at different levels of education could gain access to an abundant source of
