TOPIC 4TYPES OF ESSAYS

Explanation EssayDefined as an essay that explains things or processes in sequential order.Uses simple present tenseSame planning stages as for other essaysWatch out forDifferent content various styles of writing

Writing Thesis statementsAsk Wh-questions before writingWhat?Who?Why?What for?When?How?

Body of EssayCan be written based on 3 structural stylesTemporal sequentialA B CCyclicalCause and EffectAnswer Activity 4.1

Argumentation EssayConventions to follow:Understand topicRead topicUnderline key wordsWrite words similar in meaningChoose standEnsure reasons to back standBe clear about the two conflicting perspectivesWrite conclusion (important because last part readers read and probably remember most)Re-emphasise your positionBe clear and not confusingBe precise and concise, not lengthy

Comparison of EssaysArgumentative EssayDiscussion EssayWriter takes stand presents viewsProvide evidencePersuade readersBoth sides of issueReaders to decide for themselves which side to take

Supporting EvidenceTypes of evidenceFactQuotesOpinion of ExpertsAnecdotesExamplesCharts/Diagrams

Supporting EvidenceHow do you ensure that the evidence used is credible and valid?Ensure accuracy of each fact dates, figures, names, etcFacts must be recent, reliable and not biasedOnly use facts which are relevant Ensure enough facts for each pointArrange facts from general to specific or vice versa

Logical FallaciesDefinition: ... an erroneous reasoning that has the appearance of soundness when someone adopts a position, or tries to persuade someone else to adopt a position, based on a bad piece of reasoning, they commit a fallacy

Types of FallaciesHasty GeneralisationMissing the PointPost hoc (False Cause)Slippery SlopeWeak AnalogyAppeal to AuthorityAd Populum

Types of FallaciesAd Hominem and Tu QuoqueAppeal to PityAppeal to IgnoranceStraw ManRed HerringFalse DichotomyBegging the QuestionEquivocation