for and against essay

introduction

present the topic without giving your opinion

main body

arguments for and against and/or examples in separate paragraphs with a topic sentence

conclusion

state your opinion or gave balannced summary of the topic

for and against essay

formal style

listing/adding points

1. in the first place 2. to start/begin with 3. firstly, secondly, thridly, finnaly 4. in addition (to this) 5. furthermore 6. moreover 7. besides

ponadto, dalej

furthermore

co więcej, dalej, zresztą, oprócz tego, ponadto, skądinąd

moreover

ponadto, zresztą, oprócz tego, do tego, poza tym,

besides

introducing/listing advantages

1the main important advantage of 2. one/another/an additional advantage of 3. one point of view in favour of 4. it is often sugggested/believed/argued that 5. some/many people suggest/feel/argue6. some/ many people are in favour of/ are convinced

introducing/listing disadvantages

the main/ most important advantage of/drawback of 2. one/another/an addicional advantage of 4. one point /argument against 5. some/many people are against

introducing examples/reasons/results

1. for example/for instance 2. such as 3. like 4. inparticular 5. therefore 6. for this reason 7. because 8. as a result

showing contrast

1. on the other hand 2. however 3. still 4. but 5. nonetheless 6. nevertheless 7. although 8. even 9. even though 10. in spite of/despite (the fact that)

introducing a conclusion

1. in conclusion 2. to conclude/to sum up 3. all in all 4. all things considered 5. taking everything into account/consideration

begin with general or factual comments on the topics

many young people beginning university choose to live in halls of residence

end with a statement that mentions both sides of the issue

ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL DOWNSIDES TO... THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS UPSIDES

main para

arguments for and afgainst in separate paragraphs 2 develoopp and support some of your agruments with additional comments or examples 3. make comparisons (/in the same way., similarly, equally, likewise)

conclusion

make a summaring statement (all things considered. all in all, on balance, there are pros and cons) End with ur personal opinion (personally, i think/feel/believe/imagine)

although/even though + clause,

although / even though + clause,

in spite of/despite +noun or ing,

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express certanity

1undeniably this is a positive development 2. there are undoubtedly certain drawbacks 3. it is undoubtedly certain drawbacks 4. it is undeniable/there is no doubt that... has many advantages 4. without (a) doubt, there are people who believe the opposite

expressing concrast

1. that said/having said this, there are also drawbacks/minuses 2. search results may be instant, but nevertheless/even so careful ........

introducing unexpected or surprising concrast

1this is a positive development in many ways, and yet there are also certain drawbacks 2. it may actually be very hard to find what you are looking for

expressing condition

1. as long as/provided/providing that

as/since

introduce a reason that we already know

due to

because of