English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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THE CAUSE OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Points/sub-topics

   1. Inadequate parental care.

   2. Poverty

   3. Peer influence

The question is; how do we write sub-topics for an essay? Let us look at how to write sub-

topics.

Writing sub-topics or points of an essay

To write sub-topics/points or answers to introduce an essay, the following steps must be

adhered.

   1. Prepare the background of the sub-points.

   2. Bring out the sub-topics/ points.

      Preparing the background for sub-topics in the introduction

      Make mention that, there are several of such points of the topic of the essay.

Note: points must always be a noun phrase or a noun

     Writing Points or Sub-Points in Essays Using Nouns or Noun Phrases

In essays writing, using clear and concise points or sub-points is essential for organising

ideas effectively. Nouns and noun phrases can be powerful tools in achieving this. A noun

phrase typically consists of a noun and its modifiers (e.g., articles, adjectives, or other

descriptive words) and serves as a key component of your writing. Below are guidelines and

exercises to help you practice using nouns or noun phrases to construct points or sub-points

in your essays.