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Discussion essays
Discussion essays consider different points of view around
anopimon. For example, there could be advantages and
disadvantages of a choice of action, or evidence for andagainst
a particular opinion.
Stages in a discussion essay
Stages of Discussion essays(parts)
Purpose of stage
Introductiongives anoverall view ofthe essay
Generalstatement
To introduce the reader tothe subject of the essay
Definitionoptional
To explain any importanttechnical words to the
readerThesis To give the opinion of thewriter.
!review scopeor essay map
To tell the reader what partsof the topic will be includedin the
essay.
BodyThe main partof the essay,
where" evidence ispresented,
with support.
#rguments for To explain to the reader theevidencethat supports
the thesis. Themostimportant ideas usuallycome first.
#rgumentsagainst To explain to the reader theevidence Iagainst
for the negative sideof the issue, withsupport. The most
importantideas usually come first.
ConclusionTo relate theargument to
realworldaction
$ummary To give the reader a briefreminder ofthe main ideas,
whilerestating theissue. $ometimes also says
which ideas
the writer believes have thestrongestevidence.
%&o newevidenceis given in theconclusion'
(ecommendation
To tell the reader what thewriterbelieves is the best action
tota)e,considering the evidence inthe essay.
Note: $ometimes there may be more than two points of view to
an issue. In that case,
