Writing a for and against essay. Writing tips

disadvantages of some current issue.
considered from opposing points of view.
detail.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
• Make a list of the points for and against.
• Start each paragraph with a topic sentence which
summarizes the topic of the paragraph.
• Do not use informal style (e.g. contractions,
colloquial language etc.) or strong language to
express your opinion (e.g. I know…, etc.).
• Use quotations, rhetorical questions or direct
address to the readers in the introduction to grab
the their attention and make your composition
more interesting.
STRUCTURE
• an introductory paragraph in which you clearly
state the topic to be discussed, without giving
your opinion
• a main body in which the points for and against
along with your justifications, examples or
reasons are presented in separate paragraphs
• a closing paragraph in which you give a balanced
consideration of the topic and state your opinion
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
• Introduction
• Paragraph one – topic sentence (advantages)
Supporting statement 1/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 2/arguments/examples
• Paragraph two – topic sentence (disadvantages)
Supporting statement 1/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 2/arguments/examples
• Conclusion
USEFUL LINKING WORDS AND
EXPRESSIONS
• To list points:
Firstly, First of all, In the first place, To begin/start with,
Secondly, Thirdly, Finally
• To list advantages:
One/Another/A further/An additional (major) advantage
of… is … The main/greatest/first advantage of… is …
• To list disadvantages:
One/Another/ A further/An additional (major)
disadvantage/drawback of. The main/greatest/most
serious/first disadvantage /drawback of… Another
negative aspect of…
To introduce points/arguments for or against:
One (very convincing) point/argument in favour of/
against …
A further common criticism of…
It could be argued/often claimed/suggested that …
It is widely argued/maintained/generally
felt/believed/held that …
Some/many/most
people/experts/scientist/skeptics/critics
claim/suggest/argue/
feel/maintain/believe/point out/agree/hold/support
the view that…
oppose the view that…
are in favour of/against…
are of the opinion that/convinced that…
are opposed to…
• To add more points to the same topic:
in addition (to this), furthermore, moreover,
besides, apart from, what is more, as well as,
not to mention (the fact) that, also, not only …
but also/as well, both … and, There is another
side to the issue/question/argument of…
• To make contrasting points:
on the other hand, however, still, yet, but,
nonetheless, nevertheless, even so,
it may be said/argued/claimed that,…
others/many...

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