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Discursive Writing Simple Template

This document outlines the structure of a discursive writing piece. It will present both sides of an issue, supporting each with evidence and arguments. In conclusion, it will determine which position is most logical based on the information presented.

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Discursive Writing Simple Template

This document outlines the structure of a discursive writing piece. It will present both sides of an issue, supporting each with evidence and arguments. In conclusion, it will determine which position is most logical based on the information presented.

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Gracemmr
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DISCURSIVE

WRITING

Whether or not …….. is an issue which has caused a great deal


of discussion. On one hand …….. , on the other……… Some
people say ………… , yet others insist ………… In this piece of
writing I intend to …

Those who believe……argue that …… They believe that……,


furthermore they…… It seems plausible that….. , however,….

The opposite point of view is that………., moreover, it is thought


that they believe…… One argument for this is ……another would
be that ……… The evidence I would use to support this is … and
the fact that ….

On balance, it is my conviction that … I am surprised that


…because….. It would seem logical to me that … Doubtless …,
but l would still have to conclude …….
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Openings • However . . .
• In point of fact . . .
• This piece of writing will . . . • It is precisely because . . .
• I intend to . . . • The evidence I would use to
• My intention is to . . . support this is . . .
• I am going to . . . • Naturally . . .
• I will present . . . • Doubtless . . .
• I will begin by . . . • It is surprising that . . .
• To do this I will . . . • It surprises me that . . .
• Following that I will . . . • It is no surprise that . . .
• It would seem logical to . . .
Useful phrases • Let us now turn to . . .
• Let’s consider . . .
• In fact . . . • An example of this is . . .
• AsI see it . . • My next point concerns . . .
• It appears to me . . .
• It seems to me that . . .
• One argument for this is that . . Concluding remarks
• I would counter this view • In conclusion . . .
because . . . • It is my conviction that . . .
• On the other hand . . . • It is clear that . . .
• It seems plausible to . . . • Finally I would like to add . . .
• Therefore . . . • To sum up . . .
• In addition . . . • My overall feeling is . . .
• Moreover . . . • On balance . . .
• Furthermore . . . • The evidence presented leads
• Nevertheless . . . me to conclude that . . .
• Subsequently . . .
• Consequently . . .

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