Discussion Text

Definition

Discussion is a text which present a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text.

Purpose

1. To explore various perspectives before coming to an informed desicion

2. To present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue ( “for” points and “against” points )

Text Organitation

1. Opening statement presenting the issue

2. Arguments or evidence for different points of view ( pros and cons )

3. Concluding recommendation

Language Feature

1 The use of general noun

(e.g.: alcohol, abortion, smoking, cloning, etc.)

2. The use of relating verbs

(e.g.: is, are, etc.)

3. The use of thinking verbs

(e.g.: think, feel, hope, belive, etc.)

4. The use of additive connectives

(e.g.: in addition, furthermothe, besides, etc.)

5. The use of contrastive connectives

(e.g.: although, even if, nevertheless, etc.)

6. The use of casual connectives

(e.g.: because, because of, etc.)

7. The use of modalities

(e.g.: perhaps, must, should, etc.)

8. The use of adverbs of manner

(e.g.: hopefully, deliberately, etc.)