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26 Planning a Discursive Essay

Discursive essay – description.

A discursive essay is a form of critical essay that attempts to provide the reader with a balanced argument on a topic, supported by evidence. It requires critical thinking, as well as sound and valid arguments (see Chapter 25) that acknowledge and analyse arguments both for and against any given topic, plus discursive essay writing appeals to reason, not emotions or opinions. While it may draw some tentative conclusions, based on evidence, the main aim of a discursive essay is to inform the reader of the key arguments and allow them to arrive at their own conclusion.

The writer needs to research the topic thoroughly to present more than one perspective and should check their own biases and assumptions through critical reflection (see Chapter 30).

Unlike persuasive writing, the writer does not need to have knowledge of the audience, though should write using academic tone and language (see Chapter 20).

Choose Your Topic Carefully

A basic guide to choosing an assignment topic is available in Chapter 23, however choosing a topic for a discursive essay means considering more than one perspective. Not only do you need to find information about the topic via academic sources, you need to be able to construct a worthwhile discussion, moving from idea to idea. Therefore, more forward planning is required. The following are decisions that need to be considered when choosing a discursive essay topic:

• These will become the controlling ideas for your three body paragraphs (some essays may require more). Each controlling idea will need arguments both for and against.
• For example, if my topic is “renewable energy” and my three main (controlling) ideas are “cost”, “storage”, “environmental impact”, then I will need to consider arguments both for and against each of these three concepts. I will also need to have good academic sources with examples or evidence to support my claim and counter claim for each controlling idea (More about this in Chapter 27).
• Am I able to write a thesis statement about this topic based on the available research? In other words, do my own ideas align with the available research, or am I going to be struggling to support my own ideas due to a lack of academic sources or research? You need to be smart about your topic choice. Do not make it harder than it has to be. Writing a discursive essay is challenging enough without struggling to find appropriate sources.
• For example, perhaps I find a great academic journal article about the uptake of solar panel installation in suburban Australia and how this household decision is cost-effective long-term, locally stored, and has minimal, even beneficial environmental impact due to the lowering of carbon emissions. Seems too good to be true, yet it is perfect for my assignment. I would have to then find arguments AGAINST everything in the article that supports transitioning suburbs to solar power. I would have to challenge the cost-effectiveness, the storage, and the environmental impact study. Now, all of a sudden my task just became much more challenging.
• There may be vast numbers of journal articles written about your topic, but consider how relevant they may be to your tentative thesis statement. It takes a great deal of time to search for appropriate academic sources. Do you have a good internet connection at home or will you need to spend some quality time at the library? Setting time aside to complete your essay research is crucial for success.

It is only through complete forward planning about the shape and content of your essay that you may be able to choose the topic that best suits your interests, academic ability and time management. Consider how you will approach the overall project, not only the next step.

Research Your Topic

When completing a library search for online peer reviewed journal articles, do not forget to use Boolean Operators to refine or narrow your search field. Standard Boolean Operators are (capitalized) AND, OR and NOT. While using OR will expand your search, AND and NOT will reduce the scope of your search. For example, if I want information on ageism and care giving, but I only want it to relate to the elderly, I might use the following to search a database: ageism AND care NOT children. Remember to keep track of your search strings (like the one just used) and then you’ll know what worked and what didn’t as you come and go from your academic research.

The UQ Library provides an excellent step-by-step guide to searching databases:

Searching in databases – Library – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)

Did you know that you can also link the UQ Library to Google Scholar? This link tells you how:

Google Scholar – Library – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)

Write the Thesis Statement

The concept of a thesis statement was introduced in Chapter 21. The information below relates specifically to a discursive essay thesis statement.

As noted in the introduction to this chapter, the discursive essay should not take a stance and therefore the thesis statement must also impartially indicate more than one perspective. The goal is to present both sides of an argument equally and allow the reader to make an informed and well-reasoned choice after providing supporting evidence for each side of the argument.

Sample thesis statements: Solar energy is a cost -effective solution to burning fossil fuels for electricity , however lower income families cannot afford the installation costs .

Some studies indicate that teacher comments written in red may have no effect on students’ emotions , however other studies suggest that seeing red ink on papers could cause some students unnecessary stress. [1]

According to social justice principles, education should be available to all , yet historically, the intellectually and physically impaired may have been exempt from participation due to their supposed inability to learn. [2]

This is where your pros and cons list comes into play. For each pro, or positive statement you make, about your topic, create an equivalent con, or negative statement and this will enable you to arrive at two opposing assertions – the claim and counter claim.

While there may be multiple arguments or perspectives related to your essay topic, it is important that you match each claim with a counter-claim. This applies to the thesis statement and each supporting argument within the body paragraphs of the essay.

It is not just a matter of agreeing or disagreeing. A neutral tone is crucial. Do not include positive or negative leading statements, such as “It is undeniable that…” or “One should not accept the view that…”. You are NOT attempting to persuade the reader to choose one viewpoint over another.

Leading statements / language will be discussed further, in class, within term three of the Academic English course.

Thesis Structure:

• Note the two sides (indicated in green and orange)
• Note the use of tentative language: “Some studies”, “may have”, “could cause”, “some students”
• As the thesis is yet to be discussed in-depth, and you are not an expert in the field, do not use definitive language
• The statement is also one sentence, with a “pivot point” in the middle, with a comma and signposting to indicate a contradictory perspective (in black). Other examples include, nevertheless, though, although, regardless, yet, albeit. DO NOT use the word “but” as it lacks academic tone. Some signposts (e.g., although, though, while) may be placed at the start of the two clauses rather than in the middle – just remember the comma, for example, “While some studies suggest solar energy is cost-effective, other critical research questions its affordability.”
• Also note that it is based on preliminary research and not opinion: “some studies”, “other studies”, “according to social justice principles”, “critical research”.

Claims and Counter Claims

NOTE: Please do not confuse the words ‘claim’ and ‘counter-claim’ with moral or value judgements about right/wrong, good/bad, successful/unsuccessful, or the like. The term ‘claim’ simply refers to the first position or argument you put forward (whether for or against), and ‘counter-claim’ is the alternate position or argument.

In a discursive essay the goal is to present both sides equally and then draw some tentative conclusions based on the evidence presented.

• To formulate your claims and counter claims, write a list of pros and cons.
• For each pro there should be a corresponding con.
• Three sets of pros and cons will be required for your discursive essay. One set for each body paragraph. These become your claims and counter claims.
• For a longer essay, you would need further claims and counter claims.
• Some instructors prefer students to keep the pros and cons in the same order across the body paragraphs. Each paragraph would then have a pro followed by a con or else a con followed by a pro. The order should align with your thesis; if the thesis gives a pro view of the topic followed by a negative view (con) then the paragraphs should also start with the pro and follow with the con, or else vice versa. If not aligned and consistent, the reader may easily become confused as the argument proceeds. Ask your teacher if this is a requirement for your assessment.

Use previous chapters to explore your chosen topic through concept mapping (Chapter 18) and essay outlining (Chapter 19), with one variance; you must include your proposed claims and counter claims in your proposed paragraph structures. What follows is a generic model for a discursive essay. The following Chapter 27 will examine this in further details.

Sample Discursive Essay Outline 

The paragraphs are continuous; the dot-points are only meant to indicate content.

Introduction

• Thesis statement
• Essay outline (including 3 controlling ideas)

Body Paragraphs X 3 (Elaboration and evidence will be more than one sentence, though the topic, claim and counter claim should be succinct)

• T opic sentence, including 1/3 controlling ideas (the topic remains the same throughout the entire essay; it is the controlling idea that changes)
• A claim/assertion about the controlling idea
• E laboration – more information about the claim
• E vidence -academic research (Don’t forget to tell the reader how / why the evidence supports the claim. Be explicit in your E valuation rather than assuming the connection is obvious to the reader)
• A counter claim (remember it must be COUNTER to the claim you made, not about something different)
• E laboration – more information about the counter claim
• E vidence – academic research (Don’t forget to tell the reader how / why the evidence supports the claim. Be explicit in your E valuation rather than assuming the connection is obvious to the reader)
• Concluding sentence – L inks back to the topic and/or the next controlling idea in the following paragraph

Mirror the introduction. The essay outline should have stated the plan for the essay – “This essay will discuss…”, therefore the conclusion should identify that this has been fulfilled, “This essay has discussed…”, plus summarise the controlling ideas and key arguments. ONLY draw tentative conclusions BOTH for and against, allowing the reader to make up their own mind about the topic. Also remember to re-state the thesis in the conclusion. If it is part of the marking criteria, you should also include a recommendation or prediction about the future use or cost/benefit of the chosen topic/concept.

A word of warning, many students fall into the generic realm of stating that there should be further research on their topic or in the field of study. This is a gross statement of the obvious as all academia is ongoing. Try to be more practical with your recommendations and also think about who would instigate them and where the funding might come from.

This chapter gives an overview of what a discursive essay is and a few things to consider when choosing your topic. It also provides a generic outline for a discursive essay structure. The following chapter examines the structure in further detail.

• Inez, S. M. (2018, September 10). What is a discursive essay, and how do you write a good one? Kibin. ↵
• Hale, A., & Basides, H. (2013). The keys to academic English. Palgrave ↵

researched, reliable, written by academics and published by reputable publishers; often, but not always peer reviewed

assertion, maintain as fact

The term ‘claim’ simply refers to the first position or argument you put forward (whether for or against), and ‘counter-claim’ is the alternate position or argument.

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How to Write a Good Discursive Essay?

05 June, 2020

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Author:  Elizabeth Brown

What does a discursive essay mean? We have an answer to this and many other questions in our article. Welcome to the world of ideal essay writing. Ever wanted to build buzz for your text? We know you do. And we also know how you can do that with minimum effort and little diligence. So forget about your trivial academic essays - they are not as exciting as a discursive one. Ready to dive in?

What is Discursive Writing?

For all those who wanted to know the discursive essay meaning, here it is: a discursive essay is a writing piece, in which the focal element is devoted to an argument. That is, discursive writing presupposes developing a statement that ignites active discussions. After this essay, readers should be motivated to express their own opinions regarding the topic. Discursive essays have much in common with argumentative and persuasive papers, but these are not to be confused. Despite some similarities, discursive writing is a separate type of work that has its specific features and nuances. What we do want you to remember about discursive essays is that you need to concentrate on the power of thought rather than factology and pieces of evidence. In short, your mind is the only tool required to persuade and interest others on the topic you choose.

Discursive Essay Format

Now that we’ve figured out what is discursive writing, it’s time to focus more on the “skeleton” of discursive essay. Like any other piece of writing, discursive essays have clear requirements that help to glue their elements into a coherent paper. By the way, there are many writing services available which can help you present an excellent academic essay. So if you need professional assistance with your task, check them out. But if you want to do it yourself, you can simply take any discursive essay example from the web and use it as a starting point for your paper.

As for the discursive structure itself, you need to start your essay with an introduction in the first place. Create a lead-in that’ll spark the reader’s interest and make them genuinely responsive to the topic. Also, make sure that your introduction is neither small nor extensive. Stick to the optimal amount of words that’ll be sufficient for readers to get the general idea of your essay.

Another essential aspect of an effective intro is your opinion. It’s worthy of note that some discursive essays might require no particular stance on the topic. In situations like this, wait until the end of an essay comes, and only then share your personal view on the matter. This way, readers will understand the neutral tone throughout the piece, shape their own thoughts about it, and later decide whether to agree with yours or not.

In the paragraphs that follow, you’ll need to accentuate on the argumentation. There’s no room for vague and unarticulate expressions at this point. Quite the contrary – you need to unfold your statements consecutively, in a couple of paragraphs, to depict the entire image of your stance for or against the topic. And don’t forget to link your discursive text to supporting evidence.

The last section is the conclusion. Your finishing remarks should clearly articulate your position toward this or that issue, with a close connection to the main ideas in the essay body.

Discursive Essay Thesis

To construct a good thesis for your discursive essay, you’ll need to describe the general stance your work will argue. Here, it’s important to back up the thesis statement with points. These are the opinions that support your thesis and allow to create an affirmative structure for the entire paper.

Discursive Essay Linking Words

The points you use while writing a discursive essay need to flow smoothly so that readers could see a logical organization of the work. For this, you can use transition words that’ll make your paper easily readable and crisp. For example, if you want to list some points, opt for such words as firstly, to begin with, secondly, lastly, finally, etc. If you wish to point at advantages or disadvantages, consider using these transitions: the main/greatest/ first advantage of… is …, another positive side is…, an additional drawback is, another negative aspect of…is…

How to Write an Introduction for a Discursive Essay?

The introductory part is the critical aspect of creating a good discursive essay. In this section, specific attention should centralize on what your topic is all about. Therefore, it needs to be presented with clarity, be informative, and attention-grabbing. How to make your intro sentence for discursive essay memorable? You can start with a spicy anecdote to add humor to discussion. Another powerful way for hooking readers is stating a quote or opinion of experts and famous influencers. This will add to the credibility of your statements, making readers more motivated to read your work.

How to Write a Discursive Essay Conclusion?

Your discursive essay ending is the climax of your argument, a final link that organically locks up a chain of previously described points. This part is devoted to the restatement of the main arguments that sum up your attitude to the topic. And just like with introduction, the conclusion should leave a trace in readers’ minds. To achieve this result, your closing paragraph should include a call to action, warning or any other food for thought that will encourage people to ponder on the issue and make relevant conclusions.

Discursive Essay Topics

The ideas for discursive papers are so versatile that it’s hard to compile all of them in one list. For such list will extend to kilometers. However, we’ve collected some of them for you to facilitate your work on this task. So here are some discursive essay examples you can use any time:

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Discursive writing

In a discursive piece you are expected to discuss a given topic and present an argument related to it.

Organising a discursive essay

There are two basic types of discursive essay. Firstly there are persuasive essays in which you can argue strongly either in favour of or against a given discussion.

Alternatively, there are argumentative essays where you look at a discussion topic in a balanced way.

Finding information for a discursive essay

There are many sources you can use to find information for your discursive essay. These include:

• relevant books from a library
• online sources
• magazines and newspapers
• television and video
• family members

When looking in the library, focus on the non-fiction and reference sections. When searching online, always think carefully about key words.

Make sure you consider the reliability of all your sources. It is important you keep a note of where all your information comes from. This will allow you to check it again later and to complete your bibliography and footnotes.

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DISCURSIVE ESSAY. Feedback / Guidelines. Structuring Your Essay. Introduction Capture the reader’s attention Make the topic clear including relevant background information. DON’T presume the reader knows what you are talking about.

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Structuring Your Essay • Introduction • Capture the reader’s attention • Make the topic clear including relevant background information. • DON’T presume the reader knows what you are talking about. • If you are writing a persuasive piece you should set out your stance.

Sample Introduction 1 “Video games cause violence”. The alliterative title lends itself to rolling off the tongue and sure, it sounds good, but how true is it? Video games such as the Grand Theft Auto series and Madworld are well known for their gory graphics and sadistic storylines, but can playing them turn an ordinary human being into a murdering psychopath? The evidence says not, but parents and sceptics continue to believe otherwise and blame the increasing popularity of video games for violent crimes committed by teens and young people. Sample Introduction 2 Crimes have different levels of punishment. The level of punishment is decided on the level of harm inflicted on a person or society. The punishment that is considered the worst is the death penalty (capital punishment). Only a few countries allow the death penalty to be subjected onto criminals. The most famous being the USA.

Sample Introduction 3 Think about school. Sitting in a classroom with twenty-nine other students. One teacher. Yet another lesson about alcohol or driving too fast. Don’t get me wrong, of course they are important but surely mental health is as important if not more so than those two topics. However, there is next to no awareness of it in schools, an issue that affects so many people in society today and there is no exposure of it. No information about the signs of it, what to look out for, how to attempt to cope. This is why there has to be more awareness in schools.

Body Paragraphs • Set out your ideas in a logical sequence • Time based? Past, present, future? • Start with minor arguments, progress to powerful points. • MAKE ONE CLEAR POINT PER PARAGRAPH • Use connecting phrases to link paragraphs.

Structuring Your Essay (Cont) Body Paragraphs Structure – PEEL Point – Make a clear statement of the point or argument you are about to explorespecific to the TASK – TOPIC SENTENCE (it may need more than one sentence to make your point clear) Evidence – Statistics, information from an article, comments by experts, surveys. Explain – Help the reader understand why this evidence or information is important – “These statistics make it clear that…” LINK – Comment on the significance of this argument to the topic as a whole and link to the following paragraph if possible.

Sample Body Paragraph 1 Those against the plan of the Aberdeen bypass (AWPR) have varied concerns. Some are concerned about the negative impact on the environment that such an extensive development would have. Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland, Stan Blackley said “The Scottish Government seems addicted to tarmac yet has set itself demanding targets to meet with regard to reducing Scotland’s carbon emissions and tacking change”. He also says “This new road will not help them in this regard and shows that Scottish ministers just aren’t able to see the bigger picture. You can’t cut carbon emissions while simultaneously building massive new roads that create more traffic and development”. This is a very strong point about the climate being damaged. Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland said “It is deeply disappointing that the court have thrown out this challenge from community campaigners to stop the Aberdeen bypass”.

Sample Body Paragraph 2 • On television and in newspapers and magazines traveller families are seen with flash cars and extravagant dresses, non travellers expect this to be the norm for traveller families but for many this could not be further from the truth. One third of the gypsy population is homeless, it suffers from the highest rates of infant mortality, the lowest life expectancy and highest rates of illiteracy of any ethnic group. Furthermore, a loss of traditional living, a pressure to live a settled life and illiteracy all add to the issue of poverty. Gypsy travellers are often regarded as being work-shy, many gypsies lost their lives fighting for the wars of the previous century. Also, because of the negative press gypsies receive, employers are often hostile towards gypsies, therefore not employing them. The work that they’d receive is often undercut by Eastern European workers prepared to work for lower wages.

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Discursive essay hurrah i hear you cry learning objectives to understand what a discursive essay involves. to identify the format of the essay. – powerpoint ppt presentation.

• Hurrah! I hear you cry!
• To understand what a discursive essay involves.
• To identify the format of the essay.
• To consider possible topics for your essay.
• The main requirements of the argumentative essay are that it will
• communicate a clear line of argument
• present two sides of an argument (or more, if applicable)
• convey an argumentative tone which is measured, reasonable and yet carries personal conviction
• communicate to the reader a sense that the writer has a clear line of thought which leads to a reasonable conclusion
• make use of a number of argumentative techniques such as comparison, contrast, proof, disproof.
• ARE ESSENTIAL!
• There is not particularly organic way to do this essay you have the have a succinct structure. This takes PLANNING.
• You will need RESEARCH facts and figures from newspapers and articles.
• To prove that these bases are covered you will include a BIBLIOGRAPHY.
• State your subject and stance.
• e.g. Topic Abortion
• Stance Pro-Life (Against Abortion)
• Argument 1 Introduce the first point in support of your view. (Start with something fundamental) Develop the point using research.
• Argument 2 Repeat with a second point.
• Argument 3 This should be your most powerful point in support of your view.
• CRUSH THE OPPOSITION!
• Think of what the counter-argument would be for this topic.
• You then need to REFUTE or DISPROVE their view with evidence are a more important point.
• e.g. Abortion with a Pro Life argument.
• Pro Choice A womans body is her own she has a right to choose.
• REFUTE Yes, a woman has the right to her own body BUT she is also responsible for her body. If she allows herself to become pregnant, should she be able to commit murder in order to save herself the inconvenience of motherhood? Does being pro choice give licence to be careless with contraception? Or further, does it promote promiscuity?
• Reiterate your stance (showing that your have successfully completed your line of argument and stayed on track). Summarise the arguments that you used for a strong finish.
• Choose a topic that you are genuinely interested in. If you hate the subject, it will come across in your writing.
• ( It will also make researching the essay the bane of your life for the next few weeks. No Thanks.)
• Every day we are exposed to countless commercials scattered throughout countless mediums. Is this exposure healthy for our society? Is it responsible for the brat culture and constant need to spend that we experience?
• Where would small businesses be without advertising? How would be select the product that best suits our needs without having the companies keep us informed?
• Modern advertising tends to promote healthy lifestyles and attitudes people have only become annoyed at adverts because they make them feel guilty about their less-than-perfect lifestyle.
• There are too many advertisements in everyday life.
• People are given too much choice, which makes them less happy.
• Advertisements are an attempt to brainwash customers.
• Advertisements try to make people feel bad about not having the product.
• Advertisements tell children that they should have everything they want.
• Small businesses need advertisements to make their products known.
• Advertising helps us choose between different goods.
• Advertisements promote healthy products and lifestyles.
• Advertising is only as annoying as you want it to be.
• Anorexia has become an epidemic in our culture. Many blame society and the media as they constantly push ideals of the ultra-skinny model to younger and younger women (and now men). In the grip of this mental illness, it becomes necessary to make the decisions that the patient cannot make for themselves to prioritise the life of the individual over their dignity. Sometimes this means that force feeding is a necessary treatment.
• Force feeding patients who are vulnerable and under a great deal of stress can be both physically and mentally harmful. It leaves the patient in a position that they feel they cannot trust their doctors.
• Life more important than dignity
• Doctors must act to keep patients alive
• Force Feeding can Help Psychologically
• Anorexic patients cannot make decisions for themselves
• Compulsory treatment is not a long term solution
• Patients should be able to trust their doctors
• Force feeding can be physically harmful
• The focus should be on the relief of pain rather than causing more distress.
• Is it needless, life-threatening surgery sought after by those who have been brain-washed by the beauty media?
• Is it confidence-raising craftsmanship that empowers those who choose to change the bodies they live in for the better?
• They choose to abuse their bodies despite constant warning. Why spend the money of the tax payer on easily prevented ailments?
• Is it right to discriminate against someone for a lifestyle choice? Can we ethically tell them to pay for their own healthcare, or worse leave them to die?
• Today the media has such a huge influence that children and teenagers are no longer presented with feasible role models only reality stars with fake tan, fake accents and no brain power.
• Todays role models are a product of necessity they appeal to youths who are perhaps not academic and teach them to market themselves and become shrewd business people. They also promote style and confidence no matter their personality.
• Unrealistic representations of women are rampant in the media. With videogames appealing to a wider range of people, are videogames perpetuating a existence of the unachievable fantasy woman figure?
• Videogames are a harmless means of escapism where the representations of men and animals are just as unrealistic as those of women. It is fantasy and nothing more those who play the games are aware of this.
• SHOULD THERE BE AGE RATINGS PLACED ON BOOKS IN THE SAME WAY THAT THERE ARE VIDEO GAMES AND FILMS?
• SHOULD CHILD PERFORMERS BE BANNED?
• SHOULD WE BAN MUSIC CONTAINING LYRICS THAT GLORIFY VIOLENCE AND CRIMINAL LIFESTYLES?
• SHOULD WE GRANT THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES THE RIGHT TO ACCESS TREATMENTS THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED CLINICAL TESTING?
• ARE SPORT STARS PAID TOO MUCH?
• Use sources and research (NOT WIKI), but DO NOT quote or lift without giving due credit.
• The majority of the essay should be in your on words!

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