BY: Mrs.
Devimas
What is
DISCUSSION
Text?
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is commonly offered as an alternative to overcome the crisis of energy.
The debate of whether the use of nuclear energy is an appropriate choice has not come to an end.
Some people agree with the utilization of it because of its benefits. Some others, however,
disagree because of its risks to the environment. However, nuclear enegy has adventages and
disadvantages for human and environment.
Those who agree with the operation of nuclear reactors usually argue that nuclear energy
is the only feasible choice to answer the ever-increasing energy needs. In their opinion, the other
sources of energy: oil, coal, and liquid natural gas are not renewable and safe, while nuclear energy
can be sustainable when produced in a safe way.
However, people who disagree with the use of nuclear energy point out that the waste of
nuclear products can completely destroy the environment and human lives. A meltdown in a
reactor, for example, usually results in the contamination of the surrounding soil and water. Take
for example, the blow up of the nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Russia
twenty years ago. The serious contamination imperilled people and the environment severely.
We have learned a small part of this idea but we understood how we can be dangerous. We
have to be more careful using nuclear energy. Our potential is very great. We have very smart
scientists which can design a best defense from bad pollution. Nuclear energy has a future.
u s s i o n
D i s c . .
t i s . It is a text which presents a problematic
Tex discourse. This problem will be discussed
from different viewpoints.
Discussion is commonly found in
philosophical, historic, and social text.
In other word, Discussion is a kind of genre
used to present (at least) two points of
view about an issue.
What is the purpose?
To present arguments from differing points of
view about an issue or problem
GENER
STRUC IC
Statement of Issue TURE
Introducing the issue to be discussed. The themes are varied, they can be
philosophical issues, educational issues, historical issues, social issues, political
issues and other issues.
Supporting Points or Argument Pro
Discussing things that support the issue being discussed. It could be about good
impact, advantages, benefits, and so on.
Contrast Point or Argument Cons
Presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point
Conclusion / recommendation
Stating the writer’ recommendation of the discourse
Linguistics
Features
1. Introducing category or generic participant
Memberi isu yang akan dibahas. For example: “Homeschooling”, “Usage of the Internet”, “Distance Learning”
dan lain-lain
2. Using the thinking verb
Such as feel, hope, believe, certain dan lain-lain. Salah satu contohnya dalam kalimat adalah sebagai berikut:
“Parents choose to homeschool to educate their kids because they believe that homeschooling can be a
personalized schedule.”
3. Using additive, contrast, and casual connection
Similarly, on the other hand, however, dan lain-lain. Berikut contoh kalimatnya:
“On the other hand, homeschooling can spoil parents’ time.”
Linguistics
Features
4. Using modalities
Must, should, could, may, dan lain-lain.
“So, when thinking about putting children through home school, I believe we should make sure that we
understand all of the criteria involved in home education.”
5. Using adverbs of manner
Deliberately, hopefully, dan lain-lain.
“Another advantage is flexibility in time and curriculum. By homeschooling, parents can set the
curriculum freely.”
What makes a good argument?
A good argument or synthesis should have the following six characteristics:
1. a clearly stated main claim or argument
2. logical structure that connects your main claim with other claims and counter-
claims made in your argument
3. evidence that supports the claims made in your main claim or argument
4. clear reasoning that links evidence and claims (including counter-claims) made in
your argument
5. reasoning that shows you have analysed and evaluated your sources
6. clear writing that demonstrates to your readers that your argument is well-
researched, logical, balanced and convincing.
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is commonly offered as an alternative to overcome the crisis of energy. The
Statement of debate of whether the use of nuclear energy is an appropriate choice has not come to an end.
Issue Some people agree with the utilization of it because of its benefits. Some others, however,
disagree because of its risks to the environment. However, nuclear enegy has adventages and
disadvantages for human and environment.
Those who agree with the operation of nuclear reactors usually argue that nuclear energy
Argument Pro is the only feasible choice to answer the ever-increasing energy needs. In their opinion, the
other sources of energy: oil, coal, and liquid natural gas are not renewable and safe, while
nuclear energy can be sustainable when produced in a safe way.
However, people who disagree with the use of nuclear energy point out that the waste of
nuclear products can completely destroy the environment and human lives. A meltdown in a
Argument reactor, for example, usually results in the contamination of the surrounding soil and water.
Cons Take for example, the blow up of the nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in
Russia twenty years ago. The serious contamination imperilled people and the environment
severely.
We have learned a small part of this idea but we understood how we can be dangerous. We
Conclusion have to be more careful using nuclear energy. Our potential is very great. We have very smart
scientists which can design a best defense from bad pollution. Nuclear energy has a future.
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