[ English:] GCE 'O' Level Aftermath Report
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lucky i didnt use. hahahaha. is that the reason behind?
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some correction tape after some time may become abit translucent that it shows wad is beneath it
also the tape may come off due to it being pass here and there
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hope i can pass siah.
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can use correction tape or fluid meh?
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i thought it's strictly not allowed..
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omg is the english exams now so rubbish that you have follow a format to write a argumentative essay?
It used to be teachers will try to recommend a format but there is nothing wrong with not following it. Now you get deducted marks for not following such and such a format?
Used to be I never listen to my teachers' suggestions of essay format (letter format of coz must follow lah)... and it is no big deal so long as you show your understanding of the issues, the pros and cons and why you have decided on taking a certain side.
Now they fail you because you never make your stand clear in the 1st paragraph???
Is it just rumors you guys repeating or a true "rule" communicated by the exam boards?
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for argumentative essays, it is indeed imperative for one to state a clear stand in the 1st paragraph. Else, your essay wouldn't have a clear path to the reader
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Originally posted by eagle:
for argumentative essays, it is indeed imperative for one to state a clear stand in the 1st paragraph. Else, your essay wouldn't have a clear path to the reader
That depends on the style of the writer does it no?
Some people prefer to intro/illustrate the issue at hand to the reader, followed by a look of the pros and cons. Analysis the situation and then make a stand. Followed by a explanation of why and a conclusion.This is called soft sell and create an impression that you looked carefully at the issue before finally making up your mind. You can often see such styles in the opinion sections of newspapers and respectable magazine. A argumentative essay has the objective of persuading the reader that the writer has a fair and valid point of views tempered by reasoning.
Whether or not your essay have a clear path to the reader does not depend on the format of the argument, it depends on whether you are able to persuade the reader that your argument is valid and reasoned.
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it would seem to the marker that you still cant make up your mind until at the end of the essay. not very persuasive. unless your points are really that strong.plus fluent and powerful language.
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Originally posted by Mikethm:
That depends on the style of the writer does it no?
Some people prefer to intro/illustrate the issue at hand to the reader, followed by a look of the pros and cons. Analysis the situation and then make a stand. Followed by a explanation of why and a conclusion.This is called soft sell and create an impression that you looked carefully at the issue before finally making up your mind. You can often see such styles in the opinion sections of newspapers and respectable magazine. A argumentative essay has the objective of persuading the reader that the writer has a fair and valid point of views tempered by reasoning.
Whether or not your essay have a clear path to the reader does not depend on the format of the argument, it depends on whether you are able to persuade the reader that your argument is valid and reasoned.
Most of the points I want to say have been said by deteq.
Newspapers and magazines are not argumentative essays; they merely give opinions, not persuade. Writing an argumentative essay is akin to a debater being in a debate or a lawyer fighting a court case; your stand is made clear right at the very beginning.
Argumentative essays are a bit like GP essays in G.P.; a strong thesis statement is extremely important at the very first paragraph, summarizing all the points as short as possible, and giving a clear stand from the points you summarized. You then go on to explain each single point, giving examples to support your points and stand along the way, and finally, tee off with a conclusion on your stand again.
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Hi, I wanna make sure that for the 2nd word question, is it innate or tolerate? !!!
virbrant can say energetic?
Pawn one i say the grave thiefs fall into the hole that they make thus they become a offering to the god instead of mau
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Originally posted by Shockified:
Hi, I wanna make sure that for the 2nd word question, is it innate or tolerate? !!!
virbrant can say energetic?
Pawn one i say the grave thiefs fall into the hole that they make thus they become a offering to the god instead of mau
2nd word qn i not sure but most i asked put tolerates.
i guess your vibrant is correct.
pawn qn you are wrong, nvm because i also wrong.
forget about english and focus on your remaining subjects.
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they say cannot use correction fluid i just use only
last year N level also say cannot, i also just use only.
nuttin wrong.
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So... in the end... it is just you all opinions only nia lah? Not a "must have" requirement stated by the syllabus tio bo?
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Originally posted by Mikethm:
So... in the end... it is just you all opinions only nia lah? Not a "must have" requirement stated by the syllabus tio bo?
Not a must have requirement, but you will likely still get "killed" silently because of it.
Just like, there's no such die-die specific requirements for a debater or a lawyer, but by not being as clear right at the beginning, it increases their chances to lose greatly.
Why even take the risk?Just like you write GP essay, is it stated in the requirements you have to write a thesis statement? But without a thesis statement, most essays will not have the punch right at the start. Tio bo?
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Originally posted by eagle:
Not a must have requirement, but you will likely still get "killed" silently because of it.
Just like, there's no such die-die specific requirements for a debater or a lawyer, but by not being as clear right at the beginning, it increases their chances to lose greatly.
Why even take the risk?Just like you write GP essay, is it stated in the requirements you have to write a thesis statement? But without a thesis statement, most essays will not have the punch right at the start. Tio bo?
Bo leh. I wrote my GP essays the way I like to. Intro issue. Explain both sides of the arguments. Make my stand. Explain my stand. Conclusion.
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Originally posted by Mikethm:
Bo leh. I wrote my GP essays the way I like to. Intro issue. Explain both sides of the arguments. Make my stand. Explain my stand. Conclusion.
what you get for GP
If you get A with the way it is written above, it is usually because your English and general knowledge is damn powerful...
or perhaps when you introduced the issue, you have already subconsciously given your stand in some way or the other
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What I get? Exactly what my GP teacher predicted I would get loh.
I consider not giving away my stand too early some sort of a teaser. And a way to differientate my essay from the others... the marker probably mark dunno how many same old boring essay on the same boring topic.
But this topic got nothing with whether my england powderful or not... I just want to know isit a must or not nowadays to state stand in 1st paragraph or you will be marked on the merit of your essay and not some "format".
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Originally posted by Mikethm:
What I get? Exactly what my GP teacher predicted I would get loh.
I consider not giving away my stand too early some sort of a teaser. And a way to differientate my essay from the others... the marker probably mark dunno how many same old boring essay on the same boring topic.
But this topic got nothing with whether my england powderful or not... I just want to know isit a must or not nowadays to state stand in 1st paragraph or you will be marked on the merit of your essay and not some "format".
ok, it's not a must :D
anyway for me, it's just personal experience. I got a C when I did it like what you said after 2 years of GP lessons, and then I retook during army using the way I said (exactly how my GP teacher said it should be) with only 4 private GP lessons and got an A. I believe my command of the English language was still equally bad at that time.
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for the situational writing, can i write an expedition to Discovery Centre? where students can learn and play at the same time. coz most of my friends wrote places like, escape themepark, orchard road, night safari etc.
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Originally posted by lol12666:
for the situational writing, can i write an expedition to Discovery Centre? where students can learn and play at the same time. coz most of my friends wrote places like, escape themepark, orchard road, night safari etc.
I think as long as you persuade the examiners that your choice will be enjoyed by your classmates, worth the money and that your parents do not have to worry too much about your safety, it should be fine. :)