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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2. Supporting Details: Each sentence logically supports and elaborates on this main idea.

     • "Many people, particularly in rural areas, turn to illegal mining as a means of

        survival due to the lack of job opportunities and economic instability."

     • "With limited access to formal employment, individuals are often driven to engage

        in 'galamsey,' a local term for illegal mining, despite its dangerous and

        environmentally destructive nature."

     • "The promise of quick financial gain from extracting valuable minerals like gold

        becomes an attractive option for those struggling to make ends meet."

     • "This persistent economic hardship, compounded by insufficient regulatory

        enforcement and corruption, allows illegal mining activities to flourish."

3. Logical Progression: The ideas flow logically from one sentence to the next, building

on the central theme.

     • The paragraph starts with the cause (unemployment and poverty), explains the

        resulting behavior (turning to illegal mining), describes the motivation (quick

        financial gain), and concludes with the broader context (economic hardship and lack

        of regulation).

4. Conclusion and Solution: The paragraph wraps up with a consistent conclusion that

ties back to the main cause and suggests a solution.

     • "To address this issue, it is essential to create sustainable job opportunities and

        strengthen regulatory frameworks to deter illegal mining practices effectively."

By maintaining a clear focus on unemployment and poverty as the main cause, and ensuring

that all sentences support and elaborate on this theme, the paragraph achieves consistency.