For those stuck with writing essays, below are two templates that I have used to start my writing (in case I have writer's block and I need something to get me started).  These templates are not advised to be used all the time - just when you need something to start writing away.
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Template for arguments - whether you think the argument presented to you is logical.
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Consequently, I advocate that..., because:(1) ...; (2) .... Due to the above-mentioned reasons, which sometimesintertwine to form an organic whole and thus become more persuasive, we maysafely arrive at the conclusion I support.

awesome template.

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And also, try to aim at 3 points per argument, thats the general structure.

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good job, though this is probably beyond many of the readers here.

so long but funny ,have any more????

better to start ur introduction with something happening around u, or probably from ur daily life, so as to make it more interesting...the intro above is too formal and unattractive

it highly depends on what type of essay.
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In most university or even high school essays, the requested essay is often formal, and the topics on the essay are often analytical and philosophical. The way of starting with something happening around you and making it interesting is usually for a short story writing or something really informal.

Agreed - for written essays (esp. university ones), they require you to start with some facts (the findings that you have discovered through your research).
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so for citing, i strongly encourage those of you to (either not delete history from your browser, so you can double check where you got your info from), or better yet, just write down that sentence and put the link in brackets beside it, so its easier for you to reference later!)