Expository+Writing


 * A SUGGESTED APPROACH TO EXPOSITORY WRITING**

__**Step 1**__

Gentlemen, let's start by doing a quick review of Expository Writing.

You may find this series of ppt slides by Purdue University Writing Lab helpful.



Here are another 2 websites that might help to jog/ refresh your memory:

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 * //How to write an Argumentative essay//**

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 * //How to write a 5-paragraph essay//**

I hope you find them useful and relevant.

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Now, for something more challenging - the idebate website is a useful repository of argumentative topics, which demonstrates how these topics can be approached.

For starters, let's try this question - __//**'Is social deprivation a cause of crime? If so, what is the best way to tackle crime as a social phenomenon.'**//__

Start by reading arguments that support both sides of the issue.

Decide which side of the argument is stronger; NEVER make the mistake of arguing both ways for a similar point as you may end up contradicting yourself.

You will also need to decide which arguments (FOR or AGAINST) are more convincing because you have the relevant evidence/ explanation/ elaboration to add on.

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Do feel free to browse the site at [|www.idebate.org] for additional questions/ topics that you may find appealing.

__**Step 3 **__

Expository Writing Assignment - due **Thursday 30 June 2011**

