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SESSION 4: HOW TO WRITE A DISCUSSION ESSAY
I.
STRUCTURE
1.
Introduction:
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Background statement
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Paraphrase the topic
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In the scope of this
essay, both of view points will be discussed to figure out/to achieve…
2.
Body
2.1.
Paragraph 1: Discuss
the viewpoint 1
2.2.
Paragraph 2:
Discuss the viewpoint 2
Note: Normally, we analyze the advantages of each viewpoint
in each paragraph
3.
Conclusion:
- Summary
of two points of view analyzed: State that both
sides are good in some cases/ both sides are important
- Your opinion: Which side is better?
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Prediction of recommendation
II.
Useful
language
1.
Opening:
-Some/many/most people | think/consider that…whilst the
others claim that…
-The topic of …. has aroused public concern.
Some people say that … whilst others claim that… . It is quite natural that
people from different backgrounds have their own opinions on the issue
-The other side of
the coin has voiced strong opposition saying that … …
-Some people are of
the opinion that … …
-Some people hold the
belief / view that … …
-Many people have the idea that … … However, many others disagree that … … Both sides of the question of whether … … are well supported by sound reasons.
-Many people have the idea that … … However, many others disagree that … … Both sides of the question of whether … … are well supported by sound reasons.
2.
Body paragraphs:
- To begin with, those who believe that …. have
cogent reasons for it (supporting sentences + examples)
- Likewise, the statement above is not generally consisted as an accurate one to everybody since there also some people who do not advocate it. As regards their justification, a reason usually claimed by many of them to convince us is that….
- Likewise, the statement above is not generally consisted as an accurate one to everybody since there also some people who do not advocate it. As regards their justification, a reason usually claimed by many of them to convince us is that….
-- The first/main/most advantage of ….is ….
- One/ another/an
additional advantage of ….is ….
- What
makes … stand out/important/… is …
- One/Another
point in favor of ….is ….
- On one hand
- On the other hand
3.
Closing:
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Both views have strong foundations; but, overall, I tend to agree with the
latter.
-There is probably some truth on both sides.
-There is probably some truth on both sides.
-There is probably a
little bit of truth in both arguments.
- Everything has double folds.
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