DISCUSSION

TEXT
MEETING 6
 DEFINITION
Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse.
This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints.
Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social
text.
In other word, Discussion text is a kind of genre used to present (at
least) two points of view about an issue.
 GENERIC STRUCTURE

Stating the issue which is to Presenting the point in

discussed supporting the presented
issue

(1) ISSUE (2) ARGUMENT PRO

Presenting other points which Stating the writer’

disagree to the supporting recommendation of the
point discourse Issue
(3) ARGUMENTS
CONS. (4) CONCLUSION/
RECOMMENDATION
 PURPOSE

N
(1) To present two
points of view about
issue or problem.
W E
(2) To present arguments
from differing points of
view about issue or
problem. S
 LANGUAGE FEATURE

01 02 03
Using contrastive conjunction;
Introducing category or Using thinking verb; however, on the other hand, but,
generic participant feel, hope, believe, etc. in other side, although, etc.

04 05 06

Using modalities; must, Using adverbial of Use simple present tense

should, could, may, etc. manner; deliberately,
hopefully, etc.
 The Impact of the Internet for Students
issue
Internet has helped many people in all elements of life that the internet has contributed
fully in social life. With internet, we can do anything, both the positive and negative things.
As a medium of communication, internet can be used to communicate with other users
worldwide.
Argue
Pro
Internet presence provides positive benefits for the world of information, but it also has
many negative influences. Many students gain knowledge with the help of internet. In fact,
school assignments are now noticeably easier to find on the internet. It is undeniable that
internet gives effect to students. There is a positive effect, but there is also a negative
influence of internet. It is just like a coin with two sides, depending on how we deal with it.

Argue Many positive benefits that can be obtained by students from the internet if it is used
Cons wisely. However, there are also negative effects caused by internet. Here are some of the
negative influences of the internet. Some news, both television and newspapers spread
their child abduction or runaway cases of minors who are started from friendship or social
networking sites on the internet. The nature of a child who easily trusts anyone allows that
to happen.
 Pornography is the negative influence of other internet. Not only adults who visit forbidden
Argue sites, but many students are considered frequent visitors to sites that contain
Cons pornographic images or stories. This of course is a very unfortunate situation. Addiction to
online games that hit the students is also a negative influence of the internet. Addiction
and dependency can make the students run out of time and energy to play. As a result,
students’ achievement will decrease.
Argue
Cons
To counteract the negative effects of internet on the students, there are some things that
must be done. One of them is parents have to always accompany their children when
they’re accessing the internet. This is to ensure that children have access to the right site.
Do not let children engrossed in playing internet, while the parents do not know the
whereabouts of the children. If the internet facility is available at home, place the facility in
a shared room. This is to facilitate parents supervising the children. If you have to use the
facilities at the internet cafe, help the children to choose the “healthy” cafe. It would be
wise, if you know the owner and the clerk there. This is to make it easier to supervise the
children. The last, give the children a good understanding about the positive and negative
effects of the Internet for them. Thus, you are already complete with castle defense.
 It is hoped all parties, including parents, teachers, government and students jointly
Conclusion
prevent negative impacts arising from the internet. The government is expected to block
/
sites that are not good. Parents are also expected to pay more attention to their children
recommen
dation so that children can continue to be monitored and not fall into things that are not good.

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