Opinion Questions (Agree or Disagree)
Example Question–
Computers are being used
more and more in education and so there will soon be no role for the teacher in
education.
To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
Structure
Sentence 1- Paraphrase
Question
Sentence 2- Thesis
Statement (It is agreed…/It is disagreed…/This essay agrees/disagrees…)
Sentence 3- Outline
Sentence (This essay will discuss….)
Main
Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- Topic
Sentence
Sentence 2- Explain Topic
Sentence
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Concession
Main Body Paragraph
2
Sentence 1- Topic
Sentence
Sentence 2- Explain Topic
Sentence
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Concession
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2-
Recommendation or Prediction
It is argued that IT is playing an ever increasing role in schools and universities and one day teachers will be obsolete. It is disagreed that technology will one day replace educators. This essay will discuss, firstly the limitations of technology in education and secondly, the essential role teachers play in maintaining discipline in the classroom, followed by a reasoned conclusion.
Technology may be
able to help students with some things but it has many limitations. I.T. can
not educate people as effectively as real human beings because computers can
not detect things such as context, emotions and how an individual learns. A
prime example is language learning, in which teachers need to explain not only
individual words but how these words work in different situations. However,
there may come a time in the very distant future when computers are able to
carry out these tasks.
Computers are
also unable to ensure good classroom management. A computer may be able to
provide a student with lots of information, but it will not be able to motivate
or discipline students when they display unacceptable behaviour. For instance,
unruly students could simply switch the device off and do nothing for the rest
of the class. Nevertheless, this may not be a problem for highly motivated
adult students.
In conclusion, it
is not likely that electronic devices will replace teachers in the future
because of current limitations in technology and the requirement for teachers
to maintain good behaviour in the classroom. It is predicted that
computers will play an ever increasing role in the classroom but will never
fully replace humans.
Discuss Both Views Question (Discussion Essay)
Typical Question
Words
Discuss both points of
view and give your opinion.
Example
Question
Computers are being used
more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend,
while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.
Discuss both sides of
this argument and then give your own opinion.
Structure
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase
Question and/or state both view points.
Sentence 2- Thesis
Statement
Sentence 3- Outline
Sentence
Main Body
Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State first
viewpoint
Sentence 2- Discuss first
viewpoint
Sentence 3- Reason
why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
Sentence 4- Example
to support your view
Main Body
Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- State
second viewpoint
Sentence 2- Discuss
second viewpoint
Sentence 3- Reason
why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
Sentence 4- Example
to support your view
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- State which
one is better or more important
There is an ever
increasing use of technology, such as tablets and laptops, in the
classroom. It is often argued that this is a positive development, whilst
others disagree and think it will lead to adverse ramifications. It is
agreed that an increase in technology is beneficial to students and teachers.
This essay will discuss both points of view before coming to a reasoned
conclusion.
It is clear that
the internet has provided students with access to more information than ever
before. Moreover, learners have the ability to research and learn about any
subject at the touch of a button. It is therefore agreed that technology is a
very worthwhile tool for education. Wikipedia is a prime example, where
students can simply type in any keyword and gain access to in-depth knowledge
quickly and easily.
However, many
disagree and feel that technology deprives people of real human interaction.
Human interaction teaches people valuable skills such as discourse, debate and
empathy. Despite this, human interaction is still possible through the
internet and this essay disagrees technology should be dismissed for this
reason. For instance, Skype and Facebook make it possible for people to
interact in ways that were never before possible.
While the benefits of technology, particularly the internet, allow students to tap in to limitless sources of information, some still feel that people should be wary of this new phenomena and not allow it to curb face to face interaction. However, as long as we are careful to keep in mind the importance of human interaction in education, the educational benefits are clearly positive.
Two-Part Questions
Typical
Question Words
There
will normally be a statement and they will then ask you to answer to separate
questions.
Example
Question
As
most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is
an important element of individual wellbeing.
What
factors contribute to job satisfaction?
How
realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?
Structure
Introduction
Sentence
1- Paraphrase Question
Sentence
2- Outline Sentence (mention both questions)
Main
Body Paragraph 1
Sentence
1- Answer first question directly
Sentence
2- Explain why
Sentence
3- Further explain
Sentence
4- Example
Main
Body Paragraph 2
Sentence
1- Answer second question directly
Sentence
2- Explain why
Sentence
3- Further explain
Sentence
4- Example
Conclusion
Sentence
1- Summary
As the majority of adults spend most of their time at work, being content with your career is a crucial part of a person’s health and happiness. This essay will first discuss which elements lead to job satisfaction and it will then address the question of how likely it is that everyone can be happy with their job.
The two most
important things that lead to someone being satisfied at work are being treated
with respect by managers and being compensated fairly. If those more
senior than you respect you as a person and the job you are doing then you feel
like you are valued. A fair salary and benefits are also
important considerations because if you feel you are being underpaid you will
either resent your bosses or look for another job. There two factors came top
of a recent job satisfaction survey conducted by Monster.com, that found that
72% of people were pleased with their current role if their superiors regularly
told them they were appreciated.
With regards to
the question of happiness for all workers, I think this is and always will be
highly unlikely. The vast majority of people fail to reach their goals and end
up working in a post they don’t really care about in return for a salary.
This money is just enough to pay their living expenses which often
means they are trapped in a cycle of disenchantment. For example, The
Times recently reported that 89% of office workers would leave their jobs if
they did not need the money.
In conclusion, being
satisfied with your trade or profession is an important part of one’s
wellbeing and respect from one’s colleagues and fair pay can improve your level
of happiness; however job satisfaction of all workers is an unrealistic
prospect.
Typical Question
Words
Problem and solution.
Cause and solution.
Example
Question
Students are becoming
more and more reliant on computers.
What are some of the
problems associated with reliance on computers, and what are some of the
possible solutions?
Structure
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase
Question
Sentence 2- Outline
Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State Problem
Sentence 2- Explain
problem
Sentence 3- Result
Sentence 4- Example
Main Body
Paragraph 2
Sentence 1-
State Solution
Sentence 2-
Explain Solution
Sentence 3- Example
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2-
Recommendation or Prediction
Learners are becoming ever more dependent on technology, such as the internet and mobile devices. This essay will discuss one of the main problems associated with dependence on computers and suggest a viable solution, before coming to a reasoned conclusion.
The principal
problem with over reliance on technology, such as tablets and computers, is
plagiarism. Students often use search engines to answer a question and
simply copy the text from a website, rather than thinking about the question.
This practice is not only prohibited in schools and universities, but also
stunts a student’s intellectual development. For example, many teachers
complain that students copy web pages straight from Wikipedia word for word
rather than giving a reasoned answer to their questions.
A solution to
this worrying problem is asking students to email their answers to teachers and
teachers using anti-plagiarism software to detect copying. Moreover, students
would be made aware of this practice and this would inspire them to answer
questions using their own words, rather than someone else’s. For instance, many
universities already use this kind software to scan course work for plagiarism
and it could be extended to include all homework, by learners in both secondary
and tertiary education.
In summary, one of the main problems with over-use of technology in education is plagiarism and this can be solved through the use of plagiarism detection software. It is predicted that more and more students’ will email their work to their teacher and this work will be scrutinized for plagiarism.
Advantages and Disadvantages Questions
Typical Question
Words
Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages.
Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Example Question
Computers are being used
more and more in education.
Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Structure
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase
Question
Sentence 2- Outline
Sentence
Main Body
Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State One
Advantage
Sentence 2-
Expand/Explain Advantage
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Result
Main Body
Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- State One
Disadvantage
Sentence 2-
Expand/Explain Advantage
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Result
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- Opinion
It is argued that
technology is playing an ever increasing role in schools and universities. This
essay will firstly, discuss student freedom as one of the main advantages of
this and secondly, outline decreasing levels of face to face contact as one of
the main disadvantages, followed by a reasoned conclusion.
One of the
principle advantages of an increase in the use electronic devices in
education is the autonomy it provides students. Students have the freedom to
focus on whatever topic or subject they want and study it in depth through the
internet. A prime example of this is the amount of online university courses
available to students, covering a myriad of subjects, that up until recently
were unavailable to most learners. This has resulted in more people studying
third level degrees than ever before, at a pace and schedule that suits them.
The main
disadvantage associated with increasing use of technology in education is the
decrease in face to face interaction between students. Students spend more time
looking at computer screens by themselves than interacting with each
other. For instance, the recent explosion in smart phone use has been at
the expense of genuine human interaction. This results in soft skills, such as
verbal communication and empathy, being affected.
In conclusion, the
benefits technology brings to education, such as student autonomy, must be
weighed against the drawbacks, such as negative effects on human interaction.
Overall, the educational benefits outweigh the disadvantages because human
beings will always want human contact and most people will not solely use IT
for education.
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