For-and-against assay

1. For-and-against assays

2. For-and-against essays are a type of discursive writing in which you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a specific

topic

3. A for-and-against essays should consist of:

4. 1. An introduction

In which you present the topic,
making a general remark about it
without giving your opinion

5. 2. A main body

In which you present the points for and
the points against, in separate paragraphs,
supporting you arguments with examples

6. 3. A conclusion

Which summarizes the pros and cons
and gives a balanced consideration of
the topic

7. For-and-against essays are normally written in a formal style, therefore, you should avoid using personal language,

contractions and colloquial expressions or
idioms.