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Segmentation method

1. Stating the first preconceived idea.
2. Stating the second preconceived idea.
3. Give our own opinion.

Write sub-argument paragraph first sentence

• First, some people argue that + first preconceived idea.

  • To begin with, they believe that…
  • For another, they also claim that…

• However, other people argue that + second preconceived idea.

• On the one hand, it could be argued by other people that…

• On the other hand, a different perspective / proponent / opponent is held by others who believe that…

Use persona

People

• first person: we
• third person: people / individuals / everyone

Specific people

• avoid singular person

Logic chain writing: Enumeration

Grammar rules

• 2 items tied: A and B
• 3 items tied: A, B, and C
• Attention
  • Instead of using etc., use and other X (related) Sth.
  • e.g.: obesity, heart diseases, and other health related issues.

Connect

• such as
  • I don’t like people such as him.
  • I like my pets, such as the white dog and black cat.
• include
  • SVO, including A, B, and C
  • SVO. This may / can include A, B, and C
• A and B are two ways
  • Encouraging innovation and investing in education are two possible ways.
• :
  • SVO: SVO.
  • SVO: noun.
  • SVO: A, B, and C.
  • A, B, and C – C.
• ,
  • SVO, SVingO. / Error e.g.: SVO, SVO. (run-on)
• imaging (imperative sentence)
  • Imaging + Noun.

  e.g.: Imaging a student, who..

  • Imaging that + sentence.

  e.g.: Imaging that a literature student…

• while

Logic chain writing: Concession

• although / while
  • Although SVO, SVO.
• in spite of / despite / notwithstanding
  • despite noun, SVO.
  • despite the fact that + Homophobic clauses, SVO.
• nonetheless / nevertheless
• admittedly
  • Admittedly / we need to admit that…
  • It is true that…
  • There is no denying that…

Write First and Ending paragraph

First sentence

• There are two different perspectives regarding X.
• There has been a conflict about X.

Give opinion

• I am more inclined to agree with A.
• I have a stronger inclination towards concurring with A.
• I believe there is a way to resolve this conflict.
• I believe a resolution to this conflict can be achieved.
• In my opinion, X can also bring benefits / harmful impacts to…
• In my opinion, there are other positive / negative impacts of X to consider.
• In my opinion, while X may have negative effects, they can be overcome with solutions.
• I hold the view that both opinions all have their merits. Form my perspective, there are benefits to be found in both opinions.

e.g.: In conclusion, while advertising have some drawbacks, since it can bring positive effects to the economy, including promoting both innovation and employment, I believe it is generally beneficial to the society as a whole.

e.g.: In my opinion, while advertisement may have fore mentioned negative effects, solutions are available to overcome these issues. In conclusion, despite the harmful effects of some types of advertisement, I believe that the government can take appropriate measures to address these issues and ensure that advertising is conducted in a responsible and beneficial manner for the public.