The document provides guidance on how to plan and write different types of essays. It discusses discursive and persuasive essays and their purposes. It emphasizes that essays deepen learning and develop writing and critical thinking skills. The document outlines a structure for essays, including an introduction, paragraphs for and against a topic, and a conclusion. It also covers style, linking words, common mistakes, and referencing.
For and against essays discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a topic in a balanced manner. They are structured with an introduction paragraph presenting the topic without opinion, followed by main body paragraphs on arguments for and against with justifications and examples. The conclusion paragraph includes the author's opinion or balanced summary. Opinion words are only used in the conclusion, and a formal style without strong language is generally used. Each main body paragraph begins with a topic sentence introducing the argument, followed by supporting sentences with justifications and linking words. Effective openings and closings can address the reader, include a quotation, or pose a rhetorical question.
This document provides information on writing argumentative and discursive essays. It explains that argumentative essays present arguments for both sides of an issue and take a clear stance, while discursive essays discuss controversies or issues by presenting both perspectives without taking a stance. The document advises that for both essay types, writers should choose a topic containing an argument, make a list of pros and cons, support their position and rebut the opposing views, and structure paragraphs to logically illustrate each argument.
This document provides guidance on writing an essay. It explains that essays can vary in length from 500 to 5000 words and are exploratory pieces that develop arguments and opinions on a topic. The document contrasts essays with reports, noting that essays usually do not have separate sections, may be subjective, and aim to engage the reader with interesting arguments. It then provides 10 tips for writing a successful essay, including interpreting the question, organizing your time, thoroughly researching from valid sources, planning your arguments, writing and rewriting drafts, using proper referencing, and reviewing your work.
This document provides instructions for writing a for and against essay. It explains that this type of essay presents both the advantages and disadvantages of a controversial topic across four paragraphs - an introduction, two body paragraphs arguing one side and then the other, and a conclusion stating the author's opinion. It then gives an example essay topic on banning smoking in public places and outlines the key points and structure students should follow when composing their own for and against essays.
This document defines and provides guidance on writing discursive essays. It explains that discursive essays discuss an issue, solution, or problem through presenting different viewpoints. There are three main types: for and against essays which discuss both sides of an issue; opinion essays which present the writer's view and an opposing view; and essays suggesting solutions to problems which analyze issues and potential solutions. The document provides tips for structuring and writing discursive essays effectively.
The document provides information on discursive and argumentative essays. It notes that a discursive essay presents a balanced examination of a subject, while an argumentative essay presents the advantages and disadvantages of a subject to both educate and persuade the reader. Each essay type has a distinct structure and style. The document concludes by listing references used in its compilation.
The document provides guidance on how to plan and write different types of essays. It discusses discursive and persuasive essays and their purposes. It emphasizes that essays deepen learning and develop writing and critical thinking skills. The document outlines a structure for essays, including an introduction, paragraphs for and against a topic, and a conclusion. It also covers style, linking words, common mistakes, and referencing.
For and against essays discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a topic in a balanced manner. They are structured with an introduction paragraph presenting the topic without opinion, followed by main body paragraphs on arguments for and against with justifications and examples. The conclusion paragraph includes the author's opinion or balanced summary. Opinion words are only used in the conclusion, and a formal style without strong language is generally used. Each main body paragraph begins with a topic sentence introducing the argument, followed by supporting sentences with justifications and linking words. Effective openings and closings can address the reader, include a quotation, or pose a rhetorical question.
This document provides information on writing argumentative and discursive essays. It explains that argumentative essays present arguments for both sides of an issue and take a clear stance, while discursive essays discuss controversies or issues by presenting both perspectives without taking a stance. The document advises that for both essay types, writers should choose a topic containing an argument, make a list of pros and cons, support their position and rebut the opposing views, and structure paragraphs to logically illustrate each argument.
This document provides guidance on writing an essay. It explains that essays can vary in length from 500 to 5000 words and are exploratory pieces that develop arguments and opinions on a topic. The document contrasts essays with reports, noting that essays usually do not have separate sections, may be subjective, and aim to engage the reader with interesting arguments. It then provides 10 tips for writing a successful essay, including interpreting the question, organizing your time, thoroughly researching from valid sources, planning your arguments, writing and rewriting drafts, using proper referencing, and reviewing your work.
This document provides instructions for writing a for and against essay. It explains that this type of essay presents both the advantages and disadvantages of a controversial topic across four paragraphs - an introduction, two body paragraphs arguing one side and then the other, and a conclusion stating the author's opinion. It then gives an example essay topic on banning smoking in public places and outlines the key points and structure students should follow when composing their own for and against essays.
This document defines and provides guidance on writing discursive essays. It explains that discursive essays discuss an issue, solution, or problem through presenting different viewpoints. There are three main types: for and against essays which discuss both sides of an issue; opinion essays which present the writer's view and an opposing view; and essays suggesting solutions to problems which analyze issues and potential solutions. The document provides tips for structuring and writing discursive essays effectively.
The document provides information on discursive and argumentative essays. It notes that a discursive essay presents a balanced examination of a subject, while an argumentative essay presents the advantages and disadvantages of a subject to both educate and persuade the reader. Each essay type has a distinct structure and style. The document concludes by listing references used in its compilation.