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PREFACE

Assalamu’alaikum wr. wb.

With all the praise and thanks to God the Almightly. Who has given His love and mercy so that a paper entitled “DISCUSSION TEXT” can we finish well.

The purpose in writing this paper is to fulfill the assignment that given by Mrs. Hasanah, S.Pd as lecturer in English major.

In arranging this paper, the writer trully get lots challenges and obstruction but with help of many individuals, those obstructions could passed. Writer also realized there are still many mistakes in process of writing this paper.

Then the writer hope the criticism from the readers can help the writer in perfecting the next paper. Last but not the least hopefully, this paper can helps the readers to gain more knowledge about discussion text.

Thanks for your attention.

Wassalamu’alaikum wr. wb.

Serang, 19^thof September 2019

Nurul Laila Qodriah

TABLE LIST OF CONTENT

PREFACE …................................................................................... i

TABLE LIST OF CONTENT ......................................................... ii

CHAPTER I : (INTRODUCTION) ............................................. 1

1. Background................................................................................ 1

2. Formulate of the problem .......................................................... 2

CHAPTER II : (THEORITICAL STUDY) ............................... 2

1. Definition of Discussion Text ................................................. 2

2. Social Functions of Discussion Text ….................................... 2

3. Generic Structure of Discussion Text ...................................... 3

4. Language Features of Discussion Text ................................... 4

5. Example of the of Discussion Text ......................................... 5

CHAPTER III : CONCLUSIAN ................................................. 8

CHAPTER IV : CLOSING .......................................................... 9

BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................... 10

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1. Background

The discussion text, or written form also known as "discussion text" is one of the various types of texts. That have been obtained from junior high schools, and senior high schools. In this text, it is used to giving solve the problem of a problem that has a difference of opinion. In addition, the discussion text is also an effective method for solving problems with many views from others.

Communication between groups can consist of one basic knowledge or knowledge which will ultimately give a good and correct sense of understanding. Discussion can take the form of anything called a topic. It is from this topic that discussion develops which will eventually produce an understanding of the topic.

In the process of discussion, discussion texts are often called "minutes". The discussion text is starting from the explanation from the speakers, questions from the audience, and conclusions from the questions in the theme of the discussion. Whereas the author of "minutes" is "notepad".

So, through this paper the writer hope can help the reader in the process of understanding and concluding problems in several points of view.

2. Formulate of the Problem

1) What the definition of discussion text?

2) What the social functions of discussion text?

3) Mention generic structure of discussion text?

4) How the language features in the discussion text?

5) Give an example of discussion text?

CHAPTER II

THEORITICAL STUDY

1. Definition of Discussion Text

Discussion is a kind of genre used to present (at least) two points of view about an issue. Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. Which shows between the two positions of opinion that agree and disagree on an issue, on the one hand, agree on the problem, on the other hand disagree.

These two differences of opinion are not only justifications, but also support the reasons and evidence. The selection of support for a fact will be shown in the conclusion section. A reasonable reason will be drawn at that conclusion. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text.

2. Social Functions of Discussion Text

The communicative purpose and social function of the discussion text itself is to present a problem or issue that is reviewed from at least two points of view, before arriving at a conclusion or recommendation by presenting an issue or information by describing the opinions of the experts in their field and usually the opinions presented these are contradictory (pros and cons).

3. Generic Structure of Discussion Text

1) Statement of Issue

In this section usually at the beginning of the paragraph that contains the problem or problem to be discussed / debated.

2) Supporting Points

In this section, the writer present opinions that support the (Pro) issue. In each paragraph the Supporting Point consists of two components including the main idea of the paragraph and the elaboration or description of the main idea of the paragraph. Usually found in the second paragraph.

3) Contrasting Points

In this section, the writer presents opinions that oppose the issue or problem (Counter). As in the Supporting Point paragraph, Contrasting Points also present two forming components, namely the main idea of the paragraph and the elaboration or description of the main idea of the paragraph. Usually found in the third paragraph.

4) Recommendation

Recommendation often referred to as a conclusion of the problem seen from the good and bad side of the writer and the surrounding environment. This section is very commonly found at the end of paragraphs.

4. Language Feature of Discussion Text

The language of features used in the discussion text include:

1) Using general nouns (common nouns). For example, such as: alcohol, abortion, smoking, cloning, and others.

2) Using relating verbs. For example like: is, are, were, was, and others.

3) Using thinking verbs (verbs for opinions). For example, such as: think, feel, hope, believe, and others.

4) Using additive connective. For example, such as: in addition, furthermore, besides, and others.

5) Using contrastive connective. For example, such as: although, even if, nevertheless, and others.

6) Using causal connective. For example like: because, because of, and others.

7) Using modalities (capital). For example like: perhaps, must, can, should, would, and others.

8) Using adverbal manner (adverbs of manner). For example like: hopefully, deliberately, and others.

9) Using simple present tense

5. Example of Discussion Text & the Generic Structure

Examination be Held or Not?

National Examination of any year to be a frightening specter for all people, not just student, but parents, brothers, family. Although fact is not something that should be feared, but should be the concern of any clutter maintenance national examination year. Did not the first time Indonesia implement national examination, but only upon the chaos of any year. Whether it's a technical issue or related pros and cons of national examination. When the government arrested the strong need for the establishment of the exam, there are actually a lot of things that should be assessed as to whether national examination should exist or not.

For people who agree, national examination is necessary for students as a requirement to graduate from a school. People who support the national examination explain that the quality of the Indonesia education will drop without national examination, so they try to defend the current system. They also think that national examination can motivate students to study harder.

However there are people who disagree with the opinion. Those who against this national examination kept in school education say that it doesn't need the national examination because the quality of education does not just depend on the national examination. Further, the national examination only measure a small portion of students' competence in specific subjects, and does not measure students' competence throughout the semester. There is also opinion that the national examination will make the students depressed and stress. Moreover the quality of education in Indonesia is causing uneven result national examination inequality between urban areas with advanced education than rural areas with limited education facilities. On the other hand society is too focused on national examination, if a child gets bad grades when national examination does not pass, then the students would be abused and would deprive the students' confidence. In addition to the events that occur every year when it will be implemented nationwide exam is still chaotic distribution of matter and not timely.

In conclusion, national examination can still be useful as an instrument of evaluate or detect the level of students' cognitive competence in several subjects, on a national scale. However, is not fair if only national examination score that judge whether students pass or not. Government should make a regulation that national examination is not the only requirement for students to graduate. There should be other requirements added such as students' daily score, behavior, and achievement.

The generic structure :

Statement of Issue

National Examination of any year to be a frightening specter for all people, not just student, but parents, brothers, family. Although fact is not something that should be feared, but should be the concern of any clutter maintenance national examination year. Did not the first time Indonesia implement national examination, but only upon the chaos of any year. Whether it's a technical issue or related pros and cons of national examination. When the government arrested the strong need for the establishment of the exam, there are actually a lot of things that should be assessed as to whether national examination should exist or not.

Supporting Points

Or

Arguments Pros

· National examination is necessary for students as a requirement to graduate from a school.

· National examination explain that the quality of the Indonesia education will drop without national examination.

· National examination can motivate students to study harder.

Contrasting Points

Or

Arguments Cons

· The quality of education does not just depend on the national examination.

· National examination only measure a small portion of students' competence in specific subjects.

· National examination will make the students depressed and stress.

· If the students does not pass then it would be abused by the local communities and will eliminate the students' confidence.

Recommendation

Or

Conclusion

In conclusion, national examination can still be useful as an instrument of evaluate or detect the level of students' cognitive competence in several subjects, on a national scale. However, is not fair if only national examination score that judge whether students pass or not. Government should make a regulation that national examination is not the only requirement for students to graduate. There should be other requirements added such as students' daily score, behavior, and achievement.

CHAPTER III

CONCLUSION

Discussion text is argumentative writing, uses logical thinking, and uses effective language.

In preparing the discussion text, the procedures for preparing the correct text structure are as follows:

1. Statement of Issue.

2. Supporting Points.

3. Contrasting Points.

4. Recommendation.

The language of features used in the discussion text include:

1. Using general nouns (common nouns).

2. Using relating verbs.

3. Using thinking verbs (verbs for opinions).

4. Using additive connective.

5. Using contrastive connective.

6. Using causal connective.

7. Using modalities (capital).

8. Using adverbal manner (adverbs of manner).

9. Using simple present tense

CHAPTER V

CLOSING

Thus the paper that we can explain about the "discussion text" may be useful for readers in general and for us in particular. In writing this paper, certainly not free from deficiencies. For this reason, constructive suggestions and criticisms are needed to improve further papers.