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Writing a comment
08.10.2022
What's a comment?
In a comment, you take a critical stance on a specific topic. In doing so, you list arguments that support your opinion and disprove possible counter-arguments.
The task often starts with Comment on ... and is mostly written in simple present.
1
Introduction: You do not just write a comment by starting with your argumentation. Before you start writing a comment it is important to catch your readers attention. This can be done by:
- Introducing your topic and telling your reader about the importance of the topic.
- Making the reader question his or her behaviour.
- Generally explaining your point of view.
2
Main part: This is the part of your argumentation. Present your thoughts in a logical order (think about your strongest/weakest argument). Do not forget to give plausible reasons for what you think. Support your view by means of examples, statistics, relevant quotes.
- Think about your pros and (possible) cons. Cons help you to weaken possible counter-arguments.
possible structure
2.1 strongest contra-argument
2.2 weaker contra-argument
2.3 weakest contra-argument
2.4 weakest pro-argument
2.5 stronger pro-argument
2.6 strongest pro-argument
The following words help you to structure your main part
Pro - arguments
Counter-arguments
- It might be argued that … /One might say that …
- Although/ Despite ...
- In contrast to that...
- Nevertheless...
- On the one hand … (but) on the other (hand) …
- It might be argued that … / One might say that …/ Although/ Despite ...
- First/ Second/ Third ...
- Furthermore/ Moreover/ In addition
- An example for this is …
3
Conclusion: If you want to end your comment, it is important to find a rounded conclusion.
- It makes sense to summarize your previous arguments.
- You can also give an outlook, solution, and state consequence(s).
The following words help you to structure your conclusion.
- As a result...
- All in all...
- Concluding/ As a conclusion ...
- In summary/ To sum up...
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