How can you achieve a healthy and balanced use of…

How to answer: structure and key points

Essay outline

1. Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position.
2. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
3. Body paragraph 2: a second reason, or the other side and why it is weaker.
4. Conclusion: restate your position in one or two sentences.
5. Stay on the topic: a response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.

An outline for this prompt

• The question: How can people use social media in a healthy, balanced way? Suggest practical tips.
• Position: Social media is useful if people set limits and use it with a clear purpose.
• Paragraph 1: Time tips: set daily limits, turn off notifications and keep phones away at meals and bedtime. Example: using an app timer.
• Paragraph 2: Content tips: follow positive accounts, avoid comparing yourself with others, and check facts before sharing. Example: unfollowing accounts that cause stress.
• Conclusion: Conclude that small daily habits let people enjoy social media without letting it control them.

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