ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ESSAY
You might also see a question in the exam that asks you to discuss the
advantages and/or disadvantages of a topic. For example:
·
People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
·
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free
time. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
·
In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with
their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work
somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or
disadvantages?
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ESSAY STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION:
Introduce
the topic of the essay
Say what the discussion is about (i.e. what the two different sides believe
(advantages and disadvantages) )
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (2-3 Advantages):
A topic sentence to say
what the paragraph is about
Argument 1
Evidence 1
Argument 2
Evidence 2
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (2-3 Disadvantages):
A topic sentence to say what the paragraph is about
Argument 1
Evidence 1
Argument 2
Evidence 2
CONCLUSION:
Summarise key arguments (paraphrasing them)
Your conclusion should contain no new information.
Note:
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Arguments
are
introduced by using
impersonal opinions
.
Evidence
can include
examples,
explanations, facts or consequences
. When
giving
evidence, it is often helpful to start general, then go more specific.
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