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    UNIT

    3
    GLOBAL CHANGE
    Writing Practice
    Writing a discussion essay

    Learning outcomes
    This lesson will support the achievement of Course Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 7:
    • demonstrate English language proficiency skills required to communicate and operate
    successfully at the UEEC10 level;
    • produce a variety of academic style essays using an appropriate register including
    argument, discussion, and problem-solution essays as required at the UEEC10 entry level;
    • demonstrate critical thinking skills by analysing ideas, evaluating options, and arriving at
    well-reasoned conclusions in the course of completing UEEC15 task-based activities and
    formative assessments.

    In this lesson learners will:


    • examine different perspectives of an issue;
    • develop claims and supporting ideas;
    • plan and write a 300-word discussion style essay.

    Learners should be able to:


    • produce expository essays on familiar subject matter which discuss contrasting points-of-
    view;
    • show awareness of genre, format, academic style and appropriacy in written work.

    University English Entry Course (UEEC 15) UNSW Global Unit 3.31
    Providing a balanced point of view
    When analysing an issue, it is important to examine different perspectives. A discussion essay
    looks at both sides of an argument in order to determine which might have more merit.

    Advantages-disadvantages pattern
    This pattern organises information about a topic by dividing it into ‘pros and cons’. It helps to
    facilitate an objective evaluation of both sides. When writing a discussion essay, it is common to
    organise ideas into two separate sections; for and against (see the essay exemplar in the
    Assessment Guide).

    Tip: Note that the discussion essay genre uses a purpose statement in the introduction rather than an
    argument-style thesis statement. The writer’s attitude is then expressed in the conclusion section rather
    than in the introduction. It may be expressed explicitly in a statement or simply inferred by the tone of
    the concluding comments and the nature of the recommendation.

    Task 1: Reviewing the structure of a discussion essay


    Discuss the following questions:
    1. What is the purpose of a discussion essay?
    2. What is the structure of a discussion essay?
    3. Where does the writer state their position?

    Planning your essay


    Before you begin writing, it is necessary to ‘unpack’ the essay question. Identify key words in the
    question and use them to guide your essay plan. Once you understand the task requirements,
    you are ready to generate ideas and focus your response.

    Task 2: Analysing the essay question


    Analyse the following essay task. Identify the topic, issue, task and limiting words.
    Essay Task: Discuss the risks and benefits of globalisation to local culture.

    Task 3: Brainstorming
    Gather ideas relevant to the topic. Use your own ideas as well as those presented in this unit.
    Organise them into an effective essay plan using the table below.

    Orientation:

    Unit 3.32 University English Entry Course (UEEC 15) UNSW Global
    Benefits Drawbacks

    Main idea 1: Main idea 1:

    Supporting details: Supporting details:

    Main idea 2: Main idea 2:

    Supporting details: Supporting details:

    Implications / Suggestions:

    Writing practice
    Task 4: Writing an essay
    Write an essay in response to the essay task. Write approximately 300 words.
    Guidelines:
    1. Look at the essay task again to ensure your ideas in your plan are relevant.
    2. Use appropriate language features such as transition signals and other cohesive devices to
    ensure that your essay has a clear structure and a logical development of ideas. Refer to the
    Appendix in Writing Skills Unit 2 as a guide.
    3. Set aside some time to check and edit your essay before you submit it.

    University English Entry Course (UEEC 15) UNSW Global Unit 3.33
    Unit 3.34 University English Entry Course (UEEC 15) UNSW Global

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