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CHECKLISTWriting A One-Sided Comment

1) To write a one-sided comment, form an opinion on the topic based on facts and examples from the text. 2) Collect arguments and examples to support your opinion and consider possible counterarguments. 3) Structure your comment with an outline including an introduction, body paragraphs with reasons, and a conclusion. 4) State your opinion objectively without using "I" and summarize in the conclusion without repeating earlier points.

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CHECKLISTWriting A One-Sided Comment

1) To write a one-sided comment, form an opinion on the topic based on facts and examples from the text. 2) Collect arguments and examples to support your opinion and consider possible counterarguments. 3) Structure your comment with an outline including an introduction, body paragraphs with reasons, and a conclusion. 4) State your opinion objectively without using "I" and summarize in the conclusion without repeating earlier points.

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CHECKLIST Writing a (one-sided) comment (GK11)

In a comment, an opinion or a statement is expressed with facts and examples to support it. It usually
deals with a controversial issue or statement, which can be based on a text. To write a (one-sided)
comment you should follow these rules:

Useful steps writing a one-sided comment


0 Make sure the tasks really asks for a one-sided comment: the tasks starts with
“Comment…”.

1 Form your opinion on the topic. It might be helpful to re-read the text the task is
based on. Alternatively think about the previous lessons and possible background
information dealt with in so far.

2 Collect all the material (arguments and examples) you can to support your opinion.

3 Also think about possible counterarguments. Refuting them can be a good way to
convince the reader.

4 Make an outline to structure your material. It is a good idea to start with the weakest
argument and end with the strongest.

5 To make your text more convincing, plan stylistic devices, e.g. rhetorical questions or
hyperbole.

Do’s & Don’ts


6 Always start your comment with the introduction: present the issue and attract the
reader’s attention. When commenting on a given text, briefly summarise the point the
author makes.

7 Then state your personal opinion and outline your reasons for your view, but always
state your opinion in an objective style (i.e. without the use of the pronoun “I”)!

8 Present your arguments (with examples) in one paragraph each.

9 In the conclusion, summarise your opinion (without simply repeating point 7) and give
an outlook on further developments or possible solutions. Do not introduce new ideas
here.

10 Do not use elements typical of story telling like “suddenly”, but keep your text neutral
and formal.

Please keep in mind that a second type of comment which covers different views on a controversial
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topic exists! This type is also known as argumentative essay, written discussion (in SI) or pro-con
comment. DON’T MIX UP BOTH TYPES!!!

Language help
It might be argued that… ▪ With this in mind one can better understand why… ▪ it is often believed ▪
people suppose/are convinced/certain… ▪ Looking at… from this/their point of view, one has to admit
that… ▪ There is no doubt that… ▪ However, one can agree with… only to certain extent. ▪ It has to be
strongly questioned/supported/objected to… ▪ Therefore,/Consequently, /As a result, people
should/might/must…

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