TYPE #2: Discuss two different sides of an issue (and express your opinion)
Structure:
[Introduction]
*General comment on the topic
*Rephrase the dilemma without revealing your opinion
[Main Body (2-3 paragraphs)]
If NOT asked for your opinion:
Paragraph #2
*Develop one side of the issue
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
Paragraph #3
*Develop other side of the issue
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
If asked for your opinion:
Paragraph #2
*Develop one side of the issue (the one you don't support)
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
Paragraph #3
*Develop other side of the issue (the one you do support)
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
Paragraph #4
*State your opinion clearly
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
*Point-Justification
(Statement? Reason? Result?)
*Examples?
[Conclusion]
*Summarize arguments
*Restate your opinion briefly (if asked)
Notes:
*If asked for your opinion, you could also incorporate it in the 2nd paragraph of your main body (after developing the 2nd aspect of your topic)
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