It teaches about for and against essay, thesis statement, argumentative essays and transitional words exercise.

1. For and Against
Essays
Week 10: Lecture 28
Zafar Ullah, Air University, Islamabad,
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2. Essay
• “to attempt”
• Introduction (definition, topic)
• Thesis statement (detail in next slide)
• Body (for and against points)
• conclusion (final opinion, balanced opinion)
• 5-7 paragraphs
• Structure of a paragraph
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3. Thesis Statement
Link topic with all key points (headings but do not
write headings) of the paragraphs
• Corporations should provide more work from
home opportunities and six-hour workdays so
that office workers have a better work-life
balance and are more likely to be productive
when they are in the office.
• In order to get more women into political
positions, more women must run for office. There
must be a grassroots effort to educate women on
how to run for office, who among them should
run, and support for a future candidate for getting
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4. Argumentative Essays
• Make a list of “for” points
• Make a list of “against” points
• Find examples, historical references, everyday
examples, logical conclusions, political instances,
religious instances, reference to revealed books
• Formal style
• Collect quotations on the topic (www.brainy
quotes.com)
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5. Read Sample Argumentative Essay
• Skills vs. Knowledge in Education
• Jonan Donaldson
wou.edu › ~donaldsj › Sample Argumentative Essay
Further Reading of an essay:
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/argumentative-
essay-examples.html
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6. Learn Transitional Words
• Addition
• Contrast
• Similarity
• conclusion
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8. Vocabulary
76. Itinerant: Migrating from place to place;
77. Poignant: Moving; touching; heartrending
78. Impetus: A stimulus or encouragement that
results in increased activity
79. Bucolic, Rustic, Pastoral: Characteristic of
charming, unspoiled countryside and the simple,
rural life
80. Equanimity: Calmness; composure; even-
temperedness; poise
81. Panache, Verve, Flamboyance: Great vigour
and energy; dash, especially in artistic performance
and composition; ÉLAN 8

9. Cont…
82. Provocative: Provoking discussion; stimulating
controversy; arousing a reaction
83. Placid, Serene: Calm or quiet; undisturbed by
tumult or disorder
84. Fortuitous: Of accidental but fortunate
occurrence; having unexpected good fortune
85. Dispel: To drive away; scatter, as to DISPEL a
misconception
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10. Thank You
Office
Make Presentation much more fun
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