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Hello Miss Lim, this is Angelene from 1SR29. My questions is: what are some measures the government can do to support the stay-at-home moms?
Are you referring to this? http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/strengthen-support-stay-home-mothers-little-cpf-savings-
Beyond offering subsidies or incentives, the government can also enforce equitable policies at the workplace.
What other policies do you think will encourage women to have more children?
Hi Miss Lim, this is Nicole B from class 1SR26. My question is how would you answer the topic 'Social media has enslaved us and not liberated us'? What kind of points would be relevant for this topic and is the topic on stereotypes okay?
What do you mean by “topic on stereotypes”?
The points that would be relevant would largely depend on your stand!
As a rule, relevance would mean that each argument or TS addresses the Topic (social media), Generic (enslaved/liberated), and Context (unspecified).
Hi Miss Lim, i am Natalie from 1sr29. My question is, do you think that a large-scale war might possibly break out as a result of the recent unrest in Ukraine?
It depends on what you mean by “large-scale” - but I sure hope not!
Here is an interesting read: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28969784
Hi Ms Lim, I am Nicole C from 1SR26, my question is what are the pros and cons of having opposition and ruling parties in Singapore
The opposition can perform a check-and-balance function in governments, to ensure that the voices of minorities, for instance, are taken into consideration in policy making.
Hi Ms Lim, I'm Mei Qi from 1SR29. I would like to ask if there is any right or wrong in our stands make in our essay. Also, will we get penalise if we use assumptions instead of facts as examples? Thank you. :)
There are no right or wrong stands - there are only better and stronger stands to take.
You will not get penalised if you debunk those assumptions with facts :)
Hi Ms Lim, Timothy here 1sr26. What do you think of the ruling party in Singapore? Because many people don't really like PAP
I think we should be grateful for our predecessors, especially for those we owe our country’s progress.
Hi I am caroline from 1SR26. For the question "Do people marry only for love?" , should we focus more on acknowleging the truth or disagreeing with the absolute?
You would have to do both, in order to provide a balanced essay.
It can look something like this:
Para #1: Acknowledge some truth (opposing)
Para #2: Disagree with the Absolute (rebuttal / supporting)
Dear Miss Lim, is it a must to disagree with absolute terms? Thank you and sorry for the previous question where I forgot to greet you and thank you. From: Sabrina (:
It would be a difficult stand to take if you were to agree with the absolute. Imagine having to prove that in all cases, all the time, for all people - the argument is true!
Hi Ms Lim, I am Caleb from 1sr26. Do you think that there is a greater emphasis on academic achievement compared to sporting and artistic achievement in our society (Singapore)?
It might appear so on the ground, as people (parents, children, teachers, etc.) seem to value academic achievements over sports or the arts. However, when we look from the perspective of policy makers, it appears that there is a conscious attempt to develop students not only as well-rounded individuals, but also in their areas of talent or interest.
Think about institutions in Singapore that offer alternative pathways of education (SOTA, Sports School, etc). Consider also the deliberate shifting away of emphasis of results (highlighted by PM Lee in his 2014 National Day Rally speech).
Is there still an overemphasis on academic achievement? If so, considering the measures/infrastructure/resources to address this imbalance, why does this sentiment still exist in our society?
Hi Miss Lim. I'm Zhiqing from 1SR26. My question is, for essay, how many examples do we have to include (at least)? Thank you! :-)
Quality of examples should come before quantity. But as a rule for practice, attempt to provide at least one example for every argument.
Your examples should be relevant (within the scope of the topic/issue) and concrete (containing details/statistics/dates).
Hi Ms Lim! This is Rachannaa from 1SR29. I would like to ask if there are any considerations to take note of when our stand is opposite of the question. Also, what are we allowed and not allowed to write from the political view point so as to not seem biased? Thank you!
Whether you agree or disagree with a statement given in the question, you should always bear a balanced viewpoint. This means that you should consider both sides of your stand - for and against.
You are definitely encouraged to write from the political viewpoint!
Hi ms lee im khytheng from 1sr29!! Qn: How do we apply the formats that we learned from class today? As in isit for essay writing? Thankyou! :)
If you mean the Brainstorming technique we learned, then yes, it is part of the Pre-Writing stage in which we brainstorm for arguments.
The “formats” you are referring to might be the tools we use for brainstorming, such as 5W1H (Context), PERMS (Factor), Levels (Player).
When you brainstorm, mix and match Contexts, Factors and Players to form as many permutations as you can. This will give your arguments greater variety and scope.
Hi Ms Lim:) Im Niya from 1sr29. How can we incorporate the idea of opposing general assumptions and reality into our essay? (Eg: Intro or conclusion?)
It can be addressed throughout the essay.
See my reply to a similar question under the “Addressing Assumptions” tag.
Hello Miss Lim, I'm Daryl from 1SR26. I would like to ask, does schools really support students in their path of acquiring knowledge?
Your use of the word “really” suggests a degree of skepticism about formal education. It appears like you are declaring your view, instead of asking a question. To better frame your question, and avoid sounding rhetorical, you can consider asking about the quality, function or outcomes of formal education. You can also think about formal education in the context of our modern world - how have our needs or beliefs changed?
Hi Ms Lim, this is Dhivya from 1SR18. I have been tasked to ask a question. My question is " How many perspectives do we need to use in our essay? Can I just talk about the different types of individuals or do I have to bring in other players perspectives such as NGOs?"
There should not be a prescribed number of perspectives, factors, or even players to bring in when answering a question. But I would encourage you to develop scope in your essay by exploring more perspectives.
Hi Ms Lim, this is Christine from SR18. How do we identify and answer assumptions?
In the same manner we have discussed assumptions in class, they can be identified by asking ourselves two questions: What is the general perception of the topic? Is it the same in reality?
Imagine the thought process of the asker: Why did he/she find the question important enough to ask it? Does the question imply an implicit perspective?
There is usually a need to address assumptions in answering a question. This may not be done explicitly. However, in the process of argumentation, some of these assumptions may be addressed in your crafting of Topic Sentences or in your line of reasoning.
Hello Miss Lim. I am Jasmine Lim from 1sr29. My question is :" Must we have balanced viewpoint for our essays or is there any number of agreed or against points we must have?" (structure of the essay) Thanks :D
Yes! A balanced viewpoint strengthens your line of argumentation. We would be covering this in class soon, but here is a teaser.
Your body paragraphs should look something like this:
Opposing viewpoint + Rebuttal
Supporting argument
Supporting argument
Supporting argument