Discursive Writing (Thesis Statements) and the AICE Hand

The first step when starting your Discursive Essay

• Plan your essay

• Write out a draft essay

• Read and Analyse the question

• Write the introduction

What should the conclusion of an essay NOT contain?

• Logical follow-up from the points made

• New ideas

• Rehearsed points

• Contradictions to the introduction

Which of the following is a discursive essay topic?

• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of television

• Should cellphone be banned?

• Should high school education be mandatory

It is important to keep neutrality while presenting a discursive essay topic with two opposite points of view.

• True

• False

Why is it important to consider different perspectives when writing a discursive piece?

• To show a narrow understanding of the topic

• To present a balanced argument and show understanding of the topic.

• To only present one side of the argument

• To ignore other people's opinions

What should a conclusion achieve in a discursive writing piece?

• Summarize the main points and provide a final perspective on the topic

• Include personal anecdotes unrelated to the topic

• Repeat the same information from the body of the writing

• Introduce new ideas not previously discussed

Which of the following thesis statements presents a discursive argument about the impact of technology on employment?

• "Technology is harmful to job security and should be regulated to protect employment."

• "Technology improves job efficiency but also risks job displacement, requiring a balance between innovation and workforce protection."

• "The rise of technology has no impact on job security and should be embraced without concern."

• "Technology always leads to job loss, and we should limit its use to safeguard jobs."

Which of the following thesis statements illustrates a discursive approach to the topic of climate change?

• "Immediate action is required to combat climate change because it is an urgent global issue."

• "We should only focus on reducing carbon emissions and ignore other aspects of climate change."

• "Climate change is a myth and does not require any action or policy changes."

• "Climate change is a serious problem, but solutions must balance environmental concerns with economic impacts, considering both immediate and long-term effects."

There are some advantages for online learning. ____________, there are some disadvantages as well.

• On the other hand,

• Because

Discursive writing encourages:

• Critical thinking and analysis
• Accepting information without question
• Memorization and repetition
• Avoiding deep thought and analysis