English: Exam Preparation
Comment and Discussion
Discussion (zwei Gegensätzliche Argumentationen) & Comment (deine Argumentationslinie und eine
and Argumentationslinie)
1. Vorbereitung: - know your line of argumentation, brainstorm, develop Thesis
- write rough outline,
(beginning with Thesis=proof needed too 5 facts that support your
thesis at last conclusion that thesis is proven or not)
2. Introduction: - Einleitungssatz und Zielsetzung
- last sentence should contain thesis
3.0. Main part discussion: First line of argument: Pro (not nessecerally)
- look at the problem from one side
- write at least three paragraphs that support your thesis
Second line of argument: Con (“)
- look at the problem from a different side
- address any counterclaims = at l. 3 paragraphs
3.1. Main part comment:Your line of argument
- look a the problem from your point of view
- refer to at least three aspects and state your position on these
-don’t forget plausible reason = support your view with examples,
statistics, relevant quotes etc.
Other lines of argumentation
- not strictly necessary although useful
- might help to prove your point when you show that you are able to
think of counter arguments, and how you deal with them
-don’t forget plausible reason = support your views with evidence
Note:
- instead of stating all pro arguments and then all con, you may also
contrast each arguments (ABABAB) for with an against the issue
right away
- concentrate on about three, preferably the most important aspects
and discuss these in detail
4. Conclusion: - conclude your discussion/ comment with a paragraph that
sums up the evidence presented and restate thesis
- state which side seems more supportable and makes more sense
- you may add personal feelings about the topic, say how you see the
topic in the context of other related issues and/ or five an outlook in
how the issue in question might develop in the future
-don’t forget in any case, mere repetition of arguments must be
avoided!
