The purpose of discussion text is to present two points of view of an
issue).
GENERIC STRUCTURE DISCUSSION TEXT
A discussion of text, usually has a structural pattern
common text as follows:
1.
Issue
The first paragraph of the text contains a discussion
exposure of issues to be addressed or discussed in the text.
2.
Argument For or Against
After presenting the issue, the author describes some views
positively or negatively on the issues at stake. Authors can first expose pro
opinion (arguments for) and then followed with the opinion of the counter
(arguments against) in the next paragraph
3.
Elaboration
Authors must provide elaboration on some of the opinions
that have been presented. Elaboration is an explanatory sentences about an
opinion presented. An elaboration of this could have been written in a separate
paragraph or written directly after the opinion pro or contra presented.
4.
Conclusion atau Recomendation
The final part of the discussion text typically contain
conclusions or recommendations writer on the issue being discussed so that the
reader can follow and agree with the opinion of the author.
5.
LANGUAGE FEATURES OF DISCUSSION TEXT
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Focus on matters relating to human and
non-human.
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Using words that mean the opposite circuited for
example, but, however, in the other side and its consequences (cause) for
example: so, then.
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Using words that means thinking like: feel,
hope, believe.
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Using the Simple Present.
Example of Discussion text
1.
Should the death penalty be allowed?
Some people were executed in Indonesia through July 2016.
Most death penalty cases involve the execution of drug peddlers although
capital punishment can also be applied for treason, espionage, and other
crimes. Many for and against reactions came after the execution. Then, should
the death penalty be allowed in Indonesia?
Proponents of the death penalty say that it is an important
tool for law enforcement, deters crime, and costs less than life imprisonment.
They also argue that retribution or "an eye for an eye" honors the
victim, helps console grieving families, and ensures that the perpetrators of
heinous crimes never have an opportunity to cause future tragedy.
Opponents of capital punishment say that it has no deterrent
effect on crime, gives governments’ overlapped power to take human life, and
potentially makes social injustices by disproportionately targeting people of
color (racist) and people who cannot afford good attorneys (classist). They say
lifetime jail sentences are a more appropriate than death.
In conclusion, death penalty will always exist in our
society as well as its pros and cons. For the proponents of this action, they
think that it will be very effective to deter crime. While for those who are
against this policy, they argue that this punishment will potentially make
social injustice.
2.
Pros and Cons of Smoking Bans
Smoking ban policies are implemented in some American states
and cities but the contentions on whether they are necessary and relevant are
still heard from supporters and critics. Restrictions on cigarette smoking can
be traced back as early the 16th century and up to now, this issue remains to
be controversial. To get an idea on how people are taking smoking bans, here
are some of the views expressed by proponents and opponents.
Advocates for smoking bans claim that passing a policy to
prohibit smoking in public places can lessen the possibility of second-hand
smoke being inhaled by non-smokers. The supporters also say that states and
cities which have non-smoking policies and prohibited smoking in restaurants
and public indoor spaces have better indoor air quality then the cities which
still allow smoking public. With restricting smoking, supporters posit that it
will decrease the waste since there will be lesser cigarette butts and lesser
toxic garbage that can be stuck in water systems. It is also believed by the
supporters that it can lessen the chance of influencing others to take on the
habit.
For many smokers, smoking bans is one of the government’s
ways of interfering in their lifestyle. They find this offensive because they
believe that, since smoking is not a crime, the government nor anyone else
should not have a say about what they do and limit their freedom. In principle,
smoking bans aren’t effective since they will make people just avoid places
with smoking bans and smoke elsewhere rather than to quit or at least to reduce
their tobacco consumption. Implementing smoking bans also can be very
difficult. There are many people and even establishments that don’t respect the
ban mainly because the penalties aren’t so stiff and won’t get offenders into
too much trouble.
These are just some of the pros and cons of smoking bans.
Government officials, business owners, and ordinary citizens should weigh them
carefully to decide if smoking bans are worth implementing or not.
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