Discursive Essay

Planning and Research

• ARE ESSENTIAL!
• There is not particularly organic way to do this essay – you have the have a succinct structure. This takes PLANNING.
• You will need RESEARCH – facts and figures from newspapers and articles.
• To prove that these bases are covered you will include a BIBLIOGRAPHY.

The Structure: Introduction

• State your subject and stance.
• e.g. Topic: Abortion
• Stance: Pro-Life (Against Abortion)

Paragraphs 2 - 4

• Argument 1: Introduce the first point in support of your view. (Start with something fundamental) Develop the point using research.
• Argument 2: Repeat with a second point.
• Argument 3: This should be your most powerful point in support of your view.

Paragraph 5

• CRUSH THE OPPOSITION!
• Think of what the counter-argument would be for this topic.
• You then need to REFUTE or DISPROVE their view with evidence are a more important point.