8. Think PALL always when planning Purpose – why are you writing? Audience – who is this for? Language – what type of language should you use? – formal, informal, technical, descriptive Layout – structure, paragraphs, look on the page P A L L
9. Reminder –Balanced argument Title A simple statement or question to draw attention to the issue. Introduction – Paragraph 1 Short opening, explaining how the issue came about. That is the thesis statement. Do not put any views of your own in this section.
10. Reminder – Balanced argument Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 2 ‘Firstly’ or ‘The first reason is’… Do not put your own point of view. Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 3 ‘Furthermore’ or ‘Indeed, it could be said that…’ but still do not give your own opinion. Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 4 ‘Perhaps’ or ‘In addition’. Try to give evidence to support the point if you can.
11. Reminder –Balanced argument Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 5 ‘However’. Argument without giving your own view. Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 6 ‘Despite’, ‘On the other hand’ or ‘In contrast’. Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 7 Use ‘Finally’ to begin your last point. Still do not give your opinion.
12. How do you write a balanced argument? Conclusion – Paragraph 8 ‘To sum up the argument’ or ‘Above all else’ or ‘In conclusion. You can give your own views, and conclude either in favour of or against the issue.
13. Argumentative framework I believe that ................................................................................ There are many reasons to support my argument and these include ................................................................................ The first reason is ...................................................................... OR Firstly, ................................................... Furthermore, ................................................ OR it could be said that…, ......................................................................
14. Argumentative framework In addition, .................................................. OR Perhaps .............................................. To sum up the argument, ..................................................................... OR In a nutshell, ..................................................................... Second format of writing the essay. Difference: Counter-arguments in the three points.