Thesis statements (Introduction):
Transitional phrases (Body paragraphs):
Giving evidence:
Concluding:
This is where you must sound academic.
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Giving a balanced view
Speculating
Agreeing/disagreeing politely
Use these naturally. Do not recite them like a robot. Intonation matters. Thesis statements (Introduction):