Descriptions of Arguments ‘For’ or ‘Against’ a Topic

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Descriptions of Arguments ‘For’ or ‘Against’ a Topic
We all use argumentation on a daily basis, and you probably already have some skill at crafting an argument. The more you improve your skills in this area, the better you will be at thinking critically, reasoning, making choices, and weighing evidence.
An argument is a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support or against a proposition, proposal, case, topic or an idea or issue.
In your Board examination you have to write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic in 50 words.
Illustrative Example:
Q. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic “Technology can Replace a Teacher”.
An Argument in favour of ‘Technology can Replace a Teacher’
There was a time when there was absolutely no means of learning a new skill unless you had a good teacher.
But the times have changed for sure. Even the most complex of skills can be learnt at home, at least to a certain level, as long as you have a good Internet connection. And the best part, it's free.
Internet technology has minimised the whole planet and provides information with the touch of the screen or click of a key. Study materials are available in different formats on internet. The learner can choose the format that she finds comfortable with. The biggest advantage of learning through internet is that you can learn at your own pace, whenever you have some spare time. So we can say a day will come when technology will replace a classroom teacher.
An Argument against ‘Technology can Replace a Teacher’
A teacher not only shares knowledge but also teaches the students the necessary life skills, inspires them whenever they feel low, and guides them to take on the right path. This is the reason why teachers are often considered to be the role models for students. Technology can never bring in the humanitarian traits that a teacher possesses, and hence, teachers being replaced by the technology, is totally out of the question. A computer can never prove as an alternative to a teacher’s quick adaptability to situations.  A teacher does not just speak, but instead, read the faces of the students sitting in the class, and accordingly work on her words and shapes the language while delivering the lecture. Technology by no means can be a replacement for teachers, but yes, it can be used effectively to enhance the learning process.
Practice Exercise:
  1. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic ‘Are school uniforms beneficial?’.
  2. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic ‘Is cheating in the examination out of control?’.
  3. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic ‘Are we too dependent on computers?’.
  4. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic ‘Should students be allowed to keep mobile phones?’.
  5. Write an argument in ‘favour’ or ‘against’ the topic ‘Is global climate change caused by humans?’.

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