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What's the paragraph plan that a for and against essay follows?
Introduction - One side of the argument (for / advantages) - the other side of the argument (against / disadvantages) - Conclusion
Does the writer have to show both sides of the argument?
Yes
How can the writer open an introduction? How can he / she close it?
You can open the introduction with a fact or general statement, with a reference to the past, etc. You can close it with a rhetorical question.
The writer can express his / her opinion in the introduction. True or false?
False
Can the writer be neutral in his / her point of view?
Yes
What does the writer do in the conclusion besides summarising the main points?
Giving his/her opinion.
What linking words are used to add information? Give examples.
And, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, as well (as), what is more, etc.
Can the writer use contractions? Why (not)?
No, because they're too informal. The writer has to use full forms instead (is, are, cannot, does not, should not, etc.)
Can the writer use 'we'? Why (not)? If not, how could he / she fix it?
No, because it's too informal. It could be fixed by using third person instead (people, individuals, citizens, etc.).
What linking words are used to express contrast? Give examples.
But, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, one the one hand, on the other hand, etc.
The writer doesn't have to give examples or details for every argument. True or false?
False. Every argument needs to be backed up by an example or a piece of information that justifies the argument or further explains it.
What linking words are used to give examples?
For example, for instance, such as, etc.
What expressions can be used to express opinion?
In my opinion, I think (that)..., I (strongly) believe (that)..., from my point of view, etc.
What linking words are used to open the conclusion? Give examples.
In conclusion, to sum up, in a nutshell, to conclude with, all in all, overall, etc.
Can the writer use expressions such as 'a lot of', 'a bunch of', 'like' or 'stuff'? Why (not)?
No. Because they're too informal. The writer should use 'many' / 'a number of', 'a great deal of', 'such as' instead.
________________ he is young, he is very responsible.
although, even though
