Thesis Statement:

ICT has advantage like giving us information almost immediately.

Disadvantage: Easy access to misinformation

Point 1

T Topic Sentence
E Elaboration
E Example
E Explanation
L Linking Sentence
Can obtain all kinds of information online very quickly.
Need to browse through books to learn.
Just type a keyword into a search engine.
The internet caters to all ages.
People are more knowledgeable.

Point 2

T Topic Sentence ICT has helped to save time.

E Elaboration Messages can be sent and received quickly – within seconds
E Example The corporate world uses ICT – video conferencing
E Explanation Discussion and decision-making are faster without traveling.
L Linking Sentence This results in a more efficient and effective workforce.

Point 3

T Topic Sentence Excessive information without controls or filters are

E Elaboration
E Example
E Explanation
L Linking Sentence
detrimental.
There is a lot misinformation and undesirable elements on
the internet.
People may self-medicate based on information that is
inaccurate. Some online games may promote violence.
Children are easily influenced and not mature enough to
determine what is right or wrong.
This may lead them to practise harmful behaviour in real life.

Conclusion:

 ICT can be used for good or evil.

 Thought I may not cause many problems, it has played a part in disseminating wrong
information.
Thesis Statement: People commit crimes for selfish reasons and other factors like lack of societal
experience and parental guidance.

Point 1.

T Topic Sentence People get involved in crimes due to greed.

E Elaboration Human beings are never satisfied with what they have.
E Example Some want to be rich, recognized and popular.
E Explanation If they cannot satisfy their desire or pay off their debts, they
may resort to crime.
L Linking Sentence When human nature is overcome by desire and the need for
self-gratification, they might take shortcuts.

Point 2.

T Topic Sentence Young people lack societal experience.

E Elaboration Teens are often rebellious as they are trying to find their
place in society.
E Example Teenagers find themselves in dangerous situations such as
joining gangs, taking drugs or drinking – teens from
impoverished households live where crime and violence are
run-of-the-mill.
E Explanation If children grow up in such environment where shooting and
domestic violence are common occurrences, then these will
appear as normal events.
L Linking Sentence It is what they are familiar with and it is no surprise that
teenagers would gravitate towards this lifestyle.

Point 3.

T Topic Sentence Lack of parental guidance.

E Elaboration Parents have no time and energy to care for their children
and are often absent during their children’s formative years.
E Example Children feel neglected, so they seek solace in their friends.
E Explanation Some mix with juvenile delinquents and get in trouble.
L Linking Sentence Therefore, teenagers who lack attention and guidance from
their parents tend to succumb to crime.

Conclusion:

 Many factors influence the choice to commit crime.

 The authorities should seek effective solutions to end crime.
Academic excellence guarantees a successful life.

Thesis Statement:

 Disagree.
 Academic excellence does not guarantee a successful life.
 Other factors to consider – personality, intelligence, parental upbringing.

Point 1

T Topic Sentence
E Elaboration
E Example
E Explanation
L Linking Sentence
Excel academically but with poor personality – fail in life.
Unable to get a good job with a good salary – fail interview –
not outstanding in workplace – poor work attitude.
The late Lim Goh Tong – did not have paper qualifications but
was successful in life.
He had a dream and worked with determination – never gave
up despite challenges.
Personality can be more important than academic excellence
in determining success.

Point 2.

T Topic Sentence Intelligence

E Elaboration
E Example
E Explanation
L Linking Sentence
Ability to solve problems – have confidence to face situations
- independent
Thomas Edison – never performed well in school but invented
the first commercially viable light bulb.
Creative – trial and error – ‘never give up’ attitude.
Thinking out of the box supersedes flying colours in exams
due to the latter’s regurgitation of facts.

Point 3.

T Topic Sentence Parental upbringing

E Elaboration
E Example
E Explanation
L Linking Sentence
Shows us the right path in life – help us to differentiate right
from wrong – instils good life principles and values.
Parents impart values when we are young.
Focus on values in life – likeable character with the right
attitude
Success depends on how parents nurture the personality
traits of their children rather than focusing on their academic
performance in school.

Conclusion:

 To be successful in life – cannot depend only on excellent academic performance – no

guarantee of success.
 Need to consider other factors too.