ABSTRACT
Students are expected to study the conflicting views on any topic and engage with them, which means analysing and critiquing them if appropriate. This chapter demonstrates ways of showing people familiarity with both sides of an argument and presenting the conclusions in a suitably academic manner. The discussion section can be organised in two ways: either by grouping the benefits and disadvantages together, or by examining the subject from different viewpoints. Essay titles commonly ask students to discuss a topic: working from home can be positive for many companies and their employees discuss. This requires an evaluation of both the benefits and disadvantages of the topic, with a section of the essay, sometimes headed Discussion, in which a summary of these is made. In a discussion, peole must show that they are familiar with both sides of the argument, and provide reasons to support the position. It is usual to deal with the counterarguments first, before giving the view.
