3 KINDS OF ESSAYS WRITING

3 KINDS OF ESSAYS WRITING

1. EXPLANATORY ESSAYS: Present issues: Causes Effects

Problems Solutions

Advantages Disadvantages

Similarities Differences

Dont express writers opinions ( AVOID using: In my opinion, I think... Instead, use phrases: It is believed / thought that...

Many people believe...

It can not be denied that...

2. DISCUSSION ESSAYS: For AND Against

Present both sides of an issue. Discuss points in favor of a particular topic and those against. Dont take side at the beginning, the writers own opinion should be presented only in the final paragraph.

3. OPINION/ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS: For OR Against Present the writers own opinion concerning the topic. Take a stand at the beginning ( For OR Against)STRUCTURE

I. EXPLANATORY ESSAYS:1. Introduction: 3 sentences Clearly state causes-effects, problems-solutions, advantages-disadvantages... in the thesis statement.

Thesis statement: Indirect or Direct. ( It is advisable to write Direct thesis statement in all cases to tell readers your main points.)2. Body: Organization: 2 waysFor example: Problems Solutions Essays Type 1

Type 21st paragraph: problem 1, problem 2 1st paragraph: problem 1( solution 12nd paragraph: solution 1, solution 2 2nd paragraph: problem 2 ( solution 2

Paragraph: 4 sentences The topic sentence: 1

At the beginning of the paragraph.

State more specifically the idea in the thesis statement.

Contain one controlling idea.

The supporting sentences: 2 Must develop the controlling idea with relevant information. Use definition.

Use skills of presenting Causes effects, Problems solutions, Comparing contrasting,

Hypothesize : What if?

Give examples.

The round-up sentence: Sum up the main idea of the paragraph.Ex: In other words/ Again,...

3. Conclusion: 2 sentences Review main ideas in the thesis statement in another way.

Recommendation/ Suggestions/ Measures to be taken/ Confirmation.

In short:

1) Introduction: 3 sentences.

Topic ...............................................................................................................Aspect ................................................................................................................

Thesis statement:.....................................................................idea A, ....B, ....C...............(Direct)

2) Body: 3 paragraphs. Para 1: 4 sentences.

Topic sentence ................................................................................A..............................Supporting......................................................................................................................

.Supporting ......................................................................................................................

Round-up ...................................................................................................................... Para 2: 4 sentences.Topic sentence .........................................................................................B....................

Supporting......................................................................................................................

.Supporting ......................................................................................................................

Round-up ......................................................................................................................

Para 3: 4 sentences.

Topic sentence .................................................................................................C..........

Supporting......................................................................................................................

.Supporting ......................................................................................................................

Round-up ......................................................................................................................

3) Conclusion: 2 sentences.Restate .......................................................................................A...B...C......Recommend .......................................................................................................................

II. DISCUSSION ESSAYS: For AND Against1. Introduction: Topic

Aspect

Thesis statement: Present both sides without opinion.Ex: While it is believed by some people that computerization can bring about many advantages, others may claim that there are problems which people have to face from this trend.2. Body:

Para 1: On the one hand, those who support/ are in favor of ... believe/ hold that...(Organization of paragraph is similar to Explanatory Essays.) Para 2: On the other hand, those who are against ... argue that

Those who are on the other side of the argument would claim that...(Organization of paragraph is similar to Explanatory Essays.)3. Conclusion:

Review both side.

Take side(give your own opinion:

After considering both sides of the issue, I lend my support to the opinion that... All things considered, I am inclined to the opinion that...

III. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS: For OR Against/ Agree OR Disagree/ Opinion Essays: Introduction: Topic: Direct to the issue

Aspect: State the counter-argument.

Thesis Statement: Present own argument, take side.Ex: Usually use: However, in my opinion/ as far as I am concerned/ in my personal view,....1. Body: 3 ways of organizing:

Type 1: One-side argument: not recommended. Own argument 1: It can not be denied that... Own argument 2: It is believed that... Own argument 3: There is no point in denying the fact that... Type 2: Block-argument: the best choice. Own argument 1: take side. Own argument 2: take side. Counter-argument: 4 sentences: Present the counter-argument:

Ex: Some may argue/ claim that... It can be argued that...

( Problematising the counter-argument. AVOID: It is strongly believed that..../ It is absolutely an undeniable truth... Develop the counter-argument:Ex: It may be true that/ These people may claim that... Refute: However,....Confirm your own argument. Type 3: Point-by-point argument: the most challenge, not recommended. Counter-argument 1( own argument 1 Counter-argument 2( own argument 2 Counter-argument 3( own argument 3 Conclusion: Restate your own opinion. + 7Recommendation/ Confirmation...

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