Friday, May 27, 2016

Planning for Collaborative Writing

– Debate with the power of your pen
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  • Examples and references – start with what is on the libguide!
  • Your essay: 
Paragraph 1 – Introduction; Define and explain your topic.
Paragraph 2 – Introduces the argument (Good to support your argument with a quote from an authority on the subject) 
Paragraph 3 Development – Reasons and information given to support your view point
Paragraph 4 Development – Introduces another  point, with reasons and information.
Paragraph 5 Counter-argument  (Some may argue…….., but…….)  ( However………)
Paragraph 6 – Conclusion -  Summarise your  points and state the conclusion, based on the title.  (Thus……)  (I would argue that…..)

How To Improve Your Debating Skills

Watch this video to make a better speech when you are having a debate. This is really important when it comes to the World Scholar's Cup especially when adding up the points.