ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAY STRUCTURE

INTRODUCTION:

Introduce the topic of the essay        

Say what the discussion is about (i.e. what the two different sides believe (advantages and disadvantages)     )

BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (2-3 Advantages):

A topic sentence to say what the paragraph is about

Argument 1

Evidence 1

Argument 2

Evidence 2

BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (2-3 Disadvantages):

A topic sentence to say what the paragraph is about

Argument 1

Evidence 1

Argument 2

Evidence 2

CONCLUSION:

Summarise key arguments (paraphrasing them)

Your conclusion should contain no new information.

Note:

Arguments are introduced by using impersonal opinions .

Evidence can include examples, explanations, facts or consequences . When giving evidence, it is often helpful to start general, then go more specific.