Discussion Topic:

Will COVID-19 mark a turning point for China? What will be the short and long-term impacts of virus on the Chinese economy?

Structure of Article

1. First Paragraph

i) The hook: The beginning is your chance to capture your reader's attention! What can you start with that will compel your audience to pay attention? Perhaps an anecdote or surprising fact?

ii) Context: In a few sentences, briefly explain the issue and provide some background and context.

iii) Opinion: Explicitly state your opinion - where do you stand on this issue?

Second Paragraph

i) Describe your key piece of evidence in support of your opinion.

ii) Tie Back: Connect this evidence back to your main argument, explaining to readers how it supports your opinion.

Third Paragraph

i) Describe another important piece of evidence in support of your opinion.

ii) Tie Back: Again, connect this evidence back to your main argument, explaining to readers how it supports your opinion.

Forth Paragraph

i) Address counter argument: What would be an argument of the opposing side?

ii) Rebuttal: What is your response to this argument? Why doesn't it apply to this

situation/context?

Concluding Paragraph

i) Summarize: In a couple sentences remind your reader of the main argument and

evidence.

ii) Evidence: Briefly remind readers what you're arguing and why they should care!

There is a 450 word count.

Conduct research before starting to write your thread. Do not write something based only on your feelings about the topic. Get ideas to support your points from government websites, journal articles, newspapers, magazines, online articles, blogs etc.

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