Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue. The purpose of a discussion text is to present arguments and information from differing viewpoints. Discussion texts are usually written in the present tense.

                Points to check:

      Have you been fair to both sides?

      Have you supported your views with reasons ande vidence?

      In your conclusion, have you given a reason for what you have decided?

1. Structure of a discussion are:

      Issue : contains of statement and preview about something.

      Arguments for/Supporting arguments : after stating the issue, it is necessary to present the argument to support that one point is agreeing.

      Arguments against : beside the supporting argument, discussion text need the arguments which disagree to the stated issue.

      Recommendation/conclusion : It is used to tell how to solve issue by concerning the arguements for and against.

2. Language Features of Discussion Text :

·         Introducing category or generic participant

·          Relating verb/to be: is, am, are, etc

·         Using thinking verb: feel, hope, believe, etc

·         Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection: similarly, on the hand, however, etc

·         Using modalities: must, should, could, may, etc

·         Using adverbial of manner: deliberately, hopefully, etc

·         Conjunction/transition: although, even, if, etc

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