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Discursive essays are written to provoke thought in the reader When a debatable topic is examined in an impartial manner, the readers must consider their opinions based on the points presented. There should be arguments FOR and the arguments AGAINST in equal weighting. Supporting details should have evidence of the key point. It should contain statistics /quotations / researched facts. There should be Bibliography for supporting points https://bit.ly/3CGqyxR For #Enquiry https://www.tutorsindia.com/ [email protected] (Whatsapp): +91-8754446690 (UK): +44-1143520021
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An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, Tutors India Group www.tutorsindia.comEmail: [email protected]
What is a Discursive Essay?
Writing a Discursive Essay
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Bibliography
OUTLINE
Discursive essays are written to provoke thought in the reader
When a debatable topic is examined in an impartial manner, the readers
must consider their opinions based on the points presented
There should be arguments FOR and the arguments AGAINST in equal
weighting
Supporting details should have evidence of the key point. It should
contain statistics /quotations / researched facts
There should be Bibliography for supporting pointsContd...
Can celebrities be good role models to young people in today’s society?
Are electric cars a replacement for those powered by fossil fuels?
EXAMPLES OF DISCURSIVE ESSAY TOPICS:
Explain the topic that is debated
Accept the view of both sides of the argument
Conclude with a rhetorical question, instigatingthe readers into thought
WRITING AN INTRODUCTION
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Animal Testing has been in vogue for decades, and it is a topic ofheated debate in the 21st century.
For many years there have been supporters and opponents of animaltesting arguing the cases for and against it.
On the one hand, animal testing has resulted in important medicalbreakthrough highly beneficial to human life.
However, on the other hand, many people see it as cruelty to animals.What are the main issues surrounding animal testing?
EXAMPLE
Contd...
Begin with the FOR arguments
Use a range of openers or linker to open your topicsentences
When introducing the AGAINST section, use acontrasting opener, like However, Conversely,Despite, on the other hand, etc
Contd...
Firstly, those for experiments on animals argue that it is a means to greater ends.
With this view, improving the human life is our precedence and the avoidance of animal pain is secondary to that.
Therefore, if there is a possibility that an experiment will result in anessential medical innovation that will help human life, then it is defensibleto allow animals for experiments.
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In addition to this, it may be claimed that in practice it is likely to reducepain.
Those conducting research should seek implementing animal welfare intheir labs, using anesthetic wherever possible and keeping animals inclean, comfortable, and healthy conditions.
Indeed, the Animals Act (1986) enforces the principle that researchersmust use thoseanimals that have the lowermost level of sensitivity topainand experiments must diminish the intensity of pain (Murnaghan,2010).
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Thus, it is argued that it is feasible to experiment on animals without beingharsh to them.
Moreover, laboratory results have shown what important advances can bemade in medicine by experimenting on animals.
Therefore, prohibiting animal experiments may have an undesirableeffect on developments in modern medicine.
Contd...
On the other hand, there are many who argue against animal testing.
For example, it may be argued that animals have equal right as humanbeings to be treated as beings of value.
Therefore, animals should never be used for experiments for whatevergains for humans.
Accordingly, causing pain and death to animals is unacceptable,whatever the supposed benefits.
Begin with “To conclude, “or “In conclusion,”
Sum up the controversy.
Give your own opinion on the subject – Go either wayor have a mid-view justifying why you feel this way!
Contd...
In conclusion, animal experiments could benefit humans but animals have aright to be free from unnecessary pain and suffering.
Although it may be possible to conduct experiments in a humane manner,this cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Additionally, there have been many disappointments with the results ofanimal testing which make it senseless to argue that medical advancesvalidate such cruelty.
It is therefore essential to ban experimenting on animals and invest indeveloping other methods of testing drugs and medical procedures.
EXAMPLE
Murnagahn, Ian, Local Laws on Animal Testing,<http://www.aboutanimaltesting.co.uk/local laws-animal-testing.html>
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