This unit, I
learned about argumentative essay and debate. For argumentative essay, I
learned about topic sentence, format, thesis statement, APA referencing,
introduction and counter arguments. For topic sentence, we brainstormed the
topics together. I chose public transportation issue because it’s a very common
problem in Jakarta but it’s also infuriating. I think I have used the correct
format, which was either pro-pro-cons or cons-cons-pro. I used pro-pro-cons
format and I used it clearly so my essay was well structured. For the thesis
statement, I put it in the last sentence of introduction. My thesis statement
was clear and straight to the point because it consisted of the claim followed
by two supporting reasons. I didn’t do the APA referencing well. Although I
have followed the structure of the APA referencing, I didn’t put the source on
a separate page. For the next assignments, I will do the APA referencing
correctly by following the structure and putting the source on a different
page. For the introduction, I put the background information of what the essay
about by giving a brief explanation about the real condition in real life
according to the topic chosen. For counter arguments, I disproved the cons
side, not agreed with them.
In
the debate, I was in the affirmative side of “will globalization lead to a
better future”. I was the third speaker in my group, with Kein being the first,
Idham the second and Shania became the rebuttal of the group. Our arguments
were supporting the positive side of globalization. My argument was about the
positive impact of globalization on economy. I think I have stated my argument
expressively but I need to work on the arguments. I could have done better if I
included the statistics of economic growth in Indonesia and other facts for the
argument. And also, I have to improve the collaboration in the group.
