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A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY
It presents the advantages and disadvantages of a topic. It is a formal
piece of writing and looks at the topic from opposing points of view. It is
not an opportunity to focus on your personal point of view. If your want to
state your opinion, you can do this in the concluding paragraph. Do not use
informal language, but you should use connectors and linking phrases and
the passive where possible.
STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION: It presents the topic to be discussed. It does not
incluye your personal opinión, only general points.
SECOND PARAGRAPH: It presents the points in favour of the topic along
with any justification (reasons and examples).
THIRD PARAGRAPH: It offers the points against the topic and also some
justification.
CONCLUSION: It offers a balanced summary of the two opposing points
of view and can include your personal opinion.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
 One (dis)advantage of … / a further (dis)advantage …
 One point of view in favour of / against …
 It is believed / thought / said / claimed / argued / pointed out …
that …
 Those who claim / point out / argue / believe …
 Those in favour of / Supporters of …
 This issue / topic has been discussed …
 There have been many discussions regarding this subject.
 These opinions should be taken into account.
 The main argument of those who are for / against the topic is ...
CONNECTORS
 In the first place / First of all / To start with …
 Secondly, … / Finally …
 What is more / Furthermore / Also / In addition to / Besides /
Apart from this / that …
 On the one hand / On the other hand / However / While /
Nevertheless / Even though / Although …
 In spite of / Despite …
 For example / for instance / such as / in particular …
 To sum up / in conclusion / on the whole / taking everything into
account / all in all …
 As I see it / In my opinion / As far as I’m concerned …

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A For & a Against Essay

  • 1. A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY It presents the advantages and disadvantages of a topic. It is a formal piece of writing and looks at the topic from opposing points of view. It is not an opportunity to focus on your personal point of view. If your want to state your opinion, you can do this in the concluding paragraph. Do not use informal language, but you should use connectors and linking phrases and the passive where possible. STRUCTURE INTRODUCTION: It presents the topic to be discussed. It does not incluye your personal opinión, only general points. SECOND PARAGRAPH: It presents the points in favour of the topic along with any justification (reasons and examples). THIRD PARAGRAPH: It offers the points against the topic and also some justification. CONCLUSION: It offers a balanced summary of the two opposing points of view and can include your personal opinion. USEFUL LANGUAGE  One (dis)advantage of … / a further (dis)advantage …  One point of view in favour of / against …  It is believed / thought / said / claimed / argued / pointed out … that …  Those who claim / point out / argue / believe …  Those in favour of / Supporters of …  This issue / topic has been discussed …  There have been many discussions regarding this subject.  These opinions should be taken into account.  The main argument of those who are for / against the topic is ...
  • 2. CONNECTORS  In the first place / First of all / To start with …  Secondly, … / Finally …  What is more / Furthermore / Also / In addition to / Besides / Apart from this / that …  On the one hand / On the other hand / However / While / Nevertheless / Even though / Although …  In spite of / Despite …  For example / for instance / such as / in particular …  To sum up / in conclusion / on the whole / taking everything into account / all in all …  As I see it / In my opinion / As far as I’m concerned …