By the time you finish this series, you'll be all set to ace your essay.

當您完成本系列文章時，您就已經準備好在作文中大顯身手了。

This is the first video of the playlist, in which you'll learn the basics.

這是播放列表的第一個視頻，您將在其中學習到基礎知識。

In an academic essay, the goal is to persuade readers of a position or perspective through informed arguments, supported with evidence and analysis.

在學術論文中，目的是通過有理有據的論證，並輔以證據和分析，說服讀者接受自己的立場或觀點。

There are three main stages to writing an essay.

寫作文主要分為三個階段。

Preparation, writing, revision.

準備、寫作、修改。

In this video, I'll quickly go through all the stages and steps with you.

在本視頻中，我將快速向您介紹所有階段和步驟。

And in the next few videos in this playlist, we'll go more into detail for each stage with example sentences and paragraphs.

在本播放列表的接下來幾個視頻中，我們將通過例句和段落對每個階段進行更詳細的介紹。

Can't wait?

等不及了？

Let's dive right in.

讓我們直接進入主題。

Hi, I'm Jessica from Scribbr, here to help you achieve your academic goals.

你好，我是來自 Scribbr 的 Jessica，我將幫助你實現你的學習目標。

In the preparation stage, you first need to understand the assignment and choose a topic.

在準備階段，您首先需要了解任務並選擇一個主題。

Once you've chosen your topic, you should come up with an initial thesis.

選好題目後，就應該提出一個初步的論點。

This is the main point you want to make in the essay, or the position you're going to argue for.

這是您要在文章中闡述的主要觀點，或者說是您要論證的立場。

At this stage, it doesn't have to be perfectly phrased, but it's important to start with a clear idea of what you want to say.

在這一階段，措辭不一定要完美無缺，但重要的是首先要清楚自己想說什麼。

Then you can start creating an outline and planning your essay structure.

然後，您就可以開始創建提綱和規劃文章結構了。

This will kickstart your writing and keep you on track.

這將啟動你的寫作，讓你的寫作步入正軌。

Preparation is done, and now we're moving on to writing.

準備工作已經完成，現在我們開始寫作。

Every essay starts off with an introduction.

每篇文章都以引言開頭。

It's important to grab the reader's interest right off the bat and inform them what will be covered in the essay.

重要的是要一開始就抓住讀者的興趣點，並告訴他們文章將涉及的內容。

Hook the reader in the first sentence, and then give context that'll help your reader understand your argument.

用第一句話吸引讀者，然後提供有助於讀者理解你的論點的上下文。

This might involve providing brief background information, giving an overview of important academic work or debates on the topic, and explaining difficult terms.

這可能包括提供簡要的背景資訊，概述有關該主題的重要學術著作或辯論，以及解釋難懂的術語。

But don't overdo it.

但不要過度。

Just enough to give the reader a taste, you know?

只要能讓讀者嚐到甜頭就行，你知道嗎？

Next, remember the thesis statement from before?

接下來，還記得之前的論文陳述嗎？

Present it here.

在此提交。

Tell the reader the central argument you're going to make.

告訴讀者你要提出的中心論點。

The thesis statement is usually one or two sentences long, and it drives the whole essay.

論文陳述通常只有一兩句話，它是整篇文章的靈魂。

So make sure to spend some time on this part.

是以，一定要在這部分花點時間。

You can end your introduction section with an overview of the essay.

在引言部分的最後，您可以概述文章的內容。

So basically signposting your essay structure.

是以，基本上可以為您的文章結構指明方向。

Moving on to the body section.

接下來是身體部分。

This is the longest part of your essay, usually around 60 to 80%.

這是文章最長的部分，通常佔 60% 到 80%。

Here is where you make arguments supporting your thesis, provide evidence, and develop your ideas.

在這裡，您可以提出支持論點的論據、提供證據並闡述觀點。

It's easy to get lost in a big chunk of text.

大段文字很容易讓人迷失方向。

To give your essay a clear structure, it is important to make use of paragraphs.

為了使文章結構清晰，使用段落很重要。

Each paragraph should be centered around just one argument or idea.

每個段落應只圍繞一個論點或觀點。

Introduce the purpose of each paragraph using topic sentences.

用主題句介紹每段的目的。

A good topic sentence makes the transition from the previous paragraph and introduces the argument to be made in this paragraph.

一個好的主題句可以作為前一段的過渡，並介紹本段要提出的論點。

After the topic sentence, present evidence by providing the reader with data, examples, or quotes.

在主題句之後，通過向讀者提供數據、例子或引文來提出證據。

Be sure to interpret and explain the evidence, and show how it helps develop your overall argument.

請務必對證據進行解釋和說明，並展示證據如何幫助您形成整體論點。

The hard work is done, and you've arrived at the last paragraph of your essay, the conclusion.

艱苦的工作已經完成，您已經到了文章的最後一段，即結論。

Here are three things you should do.

以下是您應該做的三件事。

Summarize and tie together the points you made in the essay's body.

總結並串聯文章主體中的觀點。

Show the outcome of your arguments.

展示你的論證結果。

What new insights have you provided?

您提出了哪些新見解？

Emphasize why your argument matters.

強調你的論點為何重要。

After you're done writing, but before you submit your hard work, it's important to revise and polish your writing.

在完成寫作之後，但在提交您的心血之作之前，修改和潤色您的文章非常重要。

Double-check your arguments.

仔細檢查你的論點。

Have you said everything you meant to say, or do some points need restructuring?

你是否把想說的都說了，還是有些觀點需要調整？

Finally, make sure to check your grammar, spelling, and formatting.

最後，一定要檢查文法、拼寫和格式。

And if you've cited sources in your paper, also use a plagiarism checker to make sure everything is good to go.

如果您在論文中引用了資料來源，也可以使用剽竊檢查器來確保一切正常。

Once you've checked everything off this checklist here, you're good to go.

一旦你檢查完清單上的所有項目，就可以開始了。

When you're ready, your next step should be creating an outline for essay.

準備就緒後，下一步應該是為論文編寫提綱。

Click this to learn how to do so.

點擊此處瞭解如何操作。

See you there!

到時見！