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 Discuss Both views Essay 

( Compare and Contrast)

В данном задании Вы должны уметь противопоставить две противоположные точки зрения по предложенной теме и дать аргументированные поддерживающие детали.

 В конце задания Вам может быть предложено либо высказать свое мнение, либо просто сравнить и противопоставить. две точки зрения. 

В первом случае Вы можете смело использовать структуру Opinion essay, а во втором воспользоваться структурой Compare and Contrast essay.

 

Structure

Introduction 

  • Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
  • Sentence 2- State Both Points of View
  • Sentence 2- Thesis Statement
  • Sentence 3- Outline Sentence

Main Body Paragraph 1

  • Sentence 1- State first viewpoint
  • Sentence 2- Discuss first viewpoint
  • Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
  • Sentence 4- Example to support your view

Main Body Paragraph 2

  • Sentence 1- State second viewpoint
  • Sentence 2- Discuss second viewpoint
  • Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
  • Sentence 4- Example to support your view

Conclusion

  • Sentence 1- Summary
  • Sentence 2- State which one is better or more important

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Sample

Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.
Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.

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Introduction paragraph

Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
There is an ever-increasing use of technology, such as tablets and laptops, in the classroom.
Sentence 2- State Both Points of View
Some people are in favour of using the electronic devices in a studying process while others claim that this development can have undesirable impact on the learning progression. Both sides have their reasons. Let’s consider them.
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Main Body - Paragraph 1

Sentence 1- State first viewpoint
On the one hand, internet is expected to provide students with access to more information than ever before.
Sentence 2- Discuss first viewpoint ( Supported detail)
Moreover, learners have the ability to research and learn about any subject at the touch of a button.
Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
It is therefore agreed that technology is a very worthwhile tool for education.
Sentence 4- Example to support your view
Wikipedia is a prime example, where students can simply type in any keyword and gain access to detailed knowledge quickly and easily.
Our paragraph will look like this:
On the one hand, internet is expected to provide students with access to more information than ever before. Moreover, learners have the ability to research and learn about any subject at the touch of a button. It is therefore agreed that technology is a very worthwhile tool for education. Wikipedia is a prime example, where students can simply type in any keyword and gain access to detailed knowledge quickly and easily.
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Main Body Paragraph 2

Sentence 1- State second viewpoint
On the other hand, there are people who oppose this view and believe that technology deprives people of real human interaction.
Sentence 2- Discuss second viewpoint
By being involved in computer activities searching some information or doing other tasks, young people are lack of real communication.
Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
Despite this, I still feel human interaction is possible through the internet and this essay disagrees technology should be dismissed for this reason.
Sentence 4- Example to support your view
For instance, Facebook, and Twitter is considered to be the most sufficient ways of communicating with each other.
On the other hand, there are people who oppose this view and believe that technology deprives people of real human interaction. By being involved in computer activities, searching some information or doing other tasks, young people are lack of real communication. Despite this, I still feel human interaction is possible through the internet and this essay disagrees technology should be dismissed for this reason. For instance, Facebook, and Twitter are considered to be the most efficient ways of communicating with each other.
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Conclusion

  • Sentence 1- Summary
  • Sentence 2- State which one is better or more important
In conclusion, even though technology as computer and internet prevents students from face to face communication, it still has tremendous educational benefits which are expected to be more beneficial in knowledge development.
In conclusion, while the benefits of technology, particularly the internet, allow students to tap in to limitless sources of information, some still feel that people should be wary of this new phenomenon and not allow it to curb face to face interaction. However, as long as we are careful to keep in mind the importance of human interaction in education, the educational benefits are clearly positive.
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Types of Essay 

Both views essay  
Both views essay  
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages & Disadvantages
Opinion essay 
Opinion essay 
Cause and effect
Cause and effect

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