Can someone answer this question for me?

[Demon]

If the essay is about agreement or disagreement, is it right that we have two options as i listed below?
- The first one is choosing one and support that idea
- Compare two options to show the advantages and disadvantages of both sides. Then we suggest our choice.

And which one is a better way to develop your body paragraph?

Thanks for your help.

Thanh
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[Mixmixi]

Hi Demon,
Personally I would prefer the second option, as I did in my exam. It was easier for me to compare and contrast both sides, because I had lots of ideas in my writing on the real exam, luckily! But either of these two options can be used and there is nothing wrong with them, the only thing matters, is the way you choose to develop your ideas and how much they are coherent and relevant to the subject. :-)

Mixmixi
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[Demon]

I got it. But with the second option, the idea will be too general. I mean each of paragraph I need to show from the advantages to the disadvantages of each option. So when i write like that, i prefer to present my ideas than explain it. Is it right?

[Mixmixi]

No you need to explain them my friend, to be honest you may need examples too. Try to make shorten sentences to save either your time and your essay.

Mixmixi
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