<p><h2><span lang="EN-GB">Instructions</span></h2><div><span lang="EN-US">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-GB">Begin your essay by introducing your topic and explaining that you are exploring the advantages and disadvantages of this topic. You do not need a thesis because this is not a persuasive-paper. You aren't proving anything; you are simply giving information</span></span><span lang="EN-US">In articles and compositions, we may use any of the following techniques to make the beginning more interesting to the reader:<br>- a reference to an imaginary scene or situation<br>- addressing the reader directly<br>- a rhetorical question<br>- a quotation</span></div><div><span lang="EN-US">2</span><span lang="EN-US">. The main body usually consists of two paragraphs. One presents the points&nbsp;<b>for</b>&nbsp;the issue, along with our justifications or examples. The other presents the points&nbsp;<b>against</b>&nbsp;the issue with supporting sentences.</span></div><div><span lang="EN-GB"></span></div><ul><li>-Write a list noting the advantages and disadvantages of your topic. Arrange them in the order you plan on writing them in your essay. Create a rough outline of your essay, including how many paragraphs you want and what you plan on writing for the conclusion.</li><li>- Use transitions when writing your essay. Do not start every sentence with the words, one advantage or one disadvantage. Use words like despite, nevertheless, yet, however and although. Keep your advantages and disadvantages grouped together. Write one or two paragraphs for each.</li></ul><br><div><span lang="EN-GB">3</span><span lang="EN-GB">.</span><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">In the final paragraph we give our opinion and/or a balanced summary of the topic. To make the ending of the composition more effective, we can use one of the following techniques:<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - state a personal opinion<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - give the reader something to consider<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - use a quotation or rhetorical question</span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></div><div></div><ul><li>-Do not include opinion words (I believe, I think, etc) in the introduction or the main body of compositions, reports and articles.</li></ul><br><div><span lang="EN-GB"><br></span><span lang="EN-US">In a discursive composition, ideas should be linked with appropriate linking words and phrases. Examples of these include:<br><br><b>To list and add points:</b><br>Firstly/In the first place/To start/begin with ...; Secondly/In addition/Furthermore/Moreover/Besides...; Thirdly/Finally/Last; Last but not least; etc<br><br><b>To introduce or list advantages:</b><br>The first/main/most important advantage of...;<br>One/Another/An additional advantage of ...;<br>One point of view in favour of...; It is often suggested/believed/argued that...;<br>Some/Many people suggest/feel/argue that...; etc<br><br><b>To introduce or list disadvantages:</b><br>The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of...; One/Another/An additional disadvantage/negative effect of...; One point/argument against; etc<br><br><b>To introduce examples/reasons/results:</b><br>For example/instance; such as; like; in particular; therefore; for this reason; because; as; since; as a result; etc<br><br><b>To show contrast:</b><br>On the other hand; However; still; but; Nonetheless; Nevertheless; Although; Even though; Despite/ In spite of (the fact that); etc<br><br><b>To introduce a conclusion:</b><br>In conclusion; To conclude/sum up; All in all; Finally; Last; All things considered; Taking everything into account/ consideration; etc</span></div><br></p>