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DefinitionPresent problematic discourseDiscuss from different view pointCommonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text

StructureStatement of issueList of supporting pointsList of contrastive pointsRecommendation or Conclusion

Language FeaturesIntroducing category or generic participantUsing thinking verbUsing additive, contrastive, and causal connectionUsing modalitiesUsing adverbial of manner

ExampleHomeworkIssue I have been wondering if homework is necessary.

Statement of issue andPreviewI think we should have homework because it helps us to learn and revise our work. Homeworkhelpspeoplewhoarentverysmarttoremember what they have learned. Homework is really good because it helps with our education.

Statement ofvarious view pointsBut, many times, doing homework is not a great idea. I think we shouldnt have homework because I like to go outafterschooltoarestaurantorthemovies. Sometimes homework is boring and not important. IthinkhomeworkisbadbecauseIliketoplayand discuss things with my family.

Conclusion Discussion text: Present arguments and information from differing viewpoints.