Disscution Text

1. Definition

Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.

The purpose of a discussion text is to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints. Discussion texts are usually written in the present tense.


2. Points to check

• Have you been fair to both sides?
• Have you supported your views with reasons ande vidence?
• In your conclusion, have you given a reason for what you have decided?

3. Generic Structure

• Issue : contains of statement and preview about something.
• Arguments for/Supporting arguments : after stating the issue, it is necessary to present the argument to support that one point is agreeing.
• Arguments against : beside the supporting argument, discussion text need the arguments which disagree to the stated issue.
• Recommendation/conclusion : It is used to tell how to solve issue by concerning the arguements for and against.

4. Language Features

•  Introducing category or generic participant.
• Relating verb/to be: is, am, are, etc.
• Using thinking verb: feel, hope, believe, etc.
•  Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection: similarly, on the hand, however, etc.
•  Using modalities: must, should, could, may, etc.
• Using adverbial of manner: deliberately, hopefully, etc.
• Conjunction/transition: although, even, if, etc.