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Essay Template 1: Advantages and Disadvantages/ Discussion
(Introduction)
The topic of __________________________________________ is interesting as it raises
different opinions. While some people argue _____________________, I
am of an opinion
that____________________________ because of _____________________________________.
(1
st
Body Paragraph)
There are several advantages to explain _____________________. One of them is that
___________________________. It can also be argued that ___________________. Further, we
need to consider that ___________________________________.
(2
nd
Body Paragraph)
However, there are some disadvantages to ____________________. Firstly, _______________
___________________________________. Further, __________________, which
______________________________.
(Conclusion)
These two opposing viewpoints both have merit. While there is some truth to the argument
that____________________, there is also a need to understand that_______________. In
conclusion, the best way forward is to embrace the positives of __________________ and
mitigate the bad aspects of ____________________.
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Template designed and written by: Indra Adhikari
Essay Template: Agree/Disagree Essay
(Introduction)
Discuss your topic. Give a brief introduction. This should include thesis statement.
Only Agree or Disagree
Paraphrase the topic. The statement in question is [true/false/sensible/problematic] because
For partially agree/disagree
Opinions about ______________________ vary dramatically. Some say that
_____________________________, while others argue that ________________________. There
are merits to both the positions and the best path lies somewhere between the two extremes.
(Body)
Paragraph 1
To begin with/ In the first place/ Firstly/ The first reason is ___________________. This is
primarily because/ The reason behind this is that ________________________.
Additionally, /
Moreover,
/ To add/ What’s more,
________________________________. For instance,
________________________
As a result, / For this reason, / Due to this fact,
_________________________.
Paragraph 2
Additionally, / Another reason why / Pursuing this further, ___________________________.
or
Counter Argument: The other side of the topic.
On the contrary/ However/ On the other hand/ Meanwhile/ In contrast
many people believe
__________________________________________.
However, that is not true. It is believed that
_______________________________________
but________________________________________
______________________________.
Also, ______________________________________.
Another
aspect to consider is __________________________________________________.
This means
that ___________________________________________________________________.
Finally,
even though _________________________ __________________,
the contrary is true.
Conclusion/ Final Comment
Sample phrases to use:
In conclusion/ To sum up/ Therefore/ To conclude with/ Essentially/ In
all/ To put it briefly, ___________________________________________________________.
