5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay ii

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5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay

When do you write a 'for and against' essay?

When you argue both in favor of as well as opposed to a particular issue, using a range of formal language.

How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

BODY

Present arguments for in one paragraph and arguments against in another paragraph.

Develop and support some of your arguments with additional comments or examples.

Make comparisons.

How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

INTRODUCTION

Start with general or factual comments about the topic.

Close with a statement that mentions both sides of the issue.

How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

CONCLUSION

Make a summarizing statement.

End with your personal opinion.

When do you write a 'for and against' essay?

When you wish to express certainty, contrast and condition using formal language.

When you are introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts.

“Undeniably, this is a positive development.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“That said / Having said that, there are also drawbacks / minuses.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“This is a positive development in many ways and yet there are also certain drawbacks.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“As long as / Providing / Provided that a connection is available, anyone can search the Internet.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“There are undoubtedly certain drawbacks …”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“Search results may be instant, but nevertheless / even so, careful reading takes time.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“It may actually be very hard to find what you are looking for.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“It is undeniable / There is no doubt that having online access (to …) has many advantages.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

“Without (a) doubt, there are people who believe the opposite.”

1. expressing certainty
2. expressing contrast
3. introducing unexpected or surprising contrasts
4. expressing condition

5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay