English Essay : 1st Lecture

by Waqar Ahmad
7th March, 2023
Type of Essay
1. Argumentative/Proverbial (prove with yes/no)

2. Issue based (explanation)

Argumentative/Proverbial Essay
● making the reader agree with your opinion

● give reasons to support your opinion,

● it must include your viewpoint and counterargument

the opposing .

● After you give the counterargument, you must refute

it wrong

● Re-instate your position, in the conclusion

Examples of Argumentative/Proverbial essays
● Artificial Intelligence: Boon or Bane?
● Science and Technology is the panacea for the growth
and development of Pakistan
● Women Abuse- Is Pakistan a safe country for women?
● Gender discrimination is a myth?
● How can we make the Democracy to deliver,
● An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

● Frailty thy name is woman

● Terrorism can not be defeated in the field alone

Issue based Essays
● A situation/issue is given, give your thesis

● Regarding that issue whatever is asked, you have to

give arguments about that

● You must include way forward whether asked or not

● Re-instate your position, in the conclusion

Examples of Argumentative/Proverbial essays
● Energy Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Consequences

● Covid 19 has halted the wheel of globalization

● Climate Change

● Water Crisis

● Corruption in Pakistan and Accountability

● The Rise of Islamophobia is a major threat to Muslim Ummah’s

Survival on Global Landscape.

What essay should be preferred
● Proverbial essays are hard to write on.

● You need good literary taste and extensive knowledge

● Issue based essays are safe and essay to write on.

● Just select the issues, collect the data, follow the

structure and write on it.

● Highlight the data you quote with resources.

However, a new trend is emerging in Competitive
Exams
● Proverbial essays are favoured by the examiner to

assess creativity in candidates

● Whether it is PMS exam or CSS 2023, a shift can be

observed in favour of literary/argumentative essays

● Expansion of an idea should be practiced extensively

● Still, issue-based essays are still relevant

Parts/structure of an Essay
Parts/structure of an Essay
What is a thesis statement of an Essay
1. It is your opinion about the essay/ Your stand

2. You can give the reader an idea what your essay is

about and what it encompasses

3. It should cover every aspect you will write in your

essay

4. It should not be detailed but brief

Thesis on Islamophobia: a threat to Muslim Ummah
and its impacts
There is no denying the fact that Islamophobia has
emerged as a potent threat to Muslim Ummah across
the globe which has severe impacts on Muslims
globally. It should be tackled with some pragmatic
measures through collective efforts.
The Future of Democracy in Pakistan is bright or
bleak?
The future of democracy in Pakistan is bright due to
rising awareness, strengthened institutions,
accountability mechanism and civil society support.
Certain other factors also cement this proposition
that future of democracy in Pakistan is bright rather
than bleak.
The Adverse impacts of Climate Change are visible
on Pakistan.How to tackle it?
Indeed, climate change is no longer some far-off cry.
The adverse impacts of climate change are visible on
vulnerable countries including Pakistan. A united
response to tackle this conundrum is need of the
hour.
The classroom decides the future of the Nation

The classrooms shape the future of a nation where

teaching and learning activities are carried out, nurture

talent across the nation and tries to excel the nation
through education.
Can global warming unite the world/humanity

There are several evidences of collaboration,

agreements and seminar in the regard among different

countries. Almost the the countries consider climate
change as a potent threat to human Survival. This
common threat has the potential to unite humanity
against itself.
Exercise:

Write Thesis of

1-“Accountability is the essence of Democracy”

2-“Gender Equality: a popular Slogan

Q&A Session