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Study the following sample plan and essay to gain a better understanding of structure for the argumentative essay.
Australian consumers should not buy bottled water. Do you agree?
Introduction = general statement + thesis statement
General statement: Globally, bottled water sales are soaring; Australian consumers are following this trend even though the quality of tap water in most Australian cities is exceptional. Thesis statement: Australian consumers should not buy bottled water because it is has no benefits compared to tap water, this product is an environmental disaster and its manufacture and distribution wastes natural resources.
Body
Topic sentence 1: Australian consumers do not need to buy bottle water because there are no benefits compared to tap water. - Stricter quality control for tap water than bottled water - tap water contains fluoride – necessary for preventing tooth decay -
Topic sentence 2: Furthermore, this product is an environmental disaster. - Plastic bottles go to landfill
- High carbon dioxide emissions linked to manufacture of this product
Topic sentence 3: In addition, meeting consumer demand for bottled water wastes a huge amount of natural resources. - Oil is used to manufacture the millions of plastic bottles - Fuel is wasted transporting the product to consumers
Counter Argument: However, there are consumers who believe the convenience of buying bottled water is an important enough reason to continue buying it.
Rebuttal:
- it is just as convenient to carry a plastic bottle that can be refilled with tap water - Bubblers and taps are easily accessible in public places -
In conclusion, Australian consumers should not buy bottled water because this product is no better than tap water; it is damaging the environment and wasting our natural resources. Hence, Australians who are fortunate enough to have access to clean tap water should drink it rather than buy
Australian consumers should not buy bottled water. Do you agree?
Introduction = general statement + thesis statement
General statement: Globally, bottled water sales are soaring; Australian consumers are following this trend even though the quality of tap water in most Australian cities is exceptional. Thesis statement: Australian consumers should not buy bottled water because it is has no benefits compared to tap water, this product is an environmental disaster and its manufacture and distribution wastes natural resources.
Body
Topic sentence 1: Australian consumers do not need to buy bottle water because there are no benefits compared to tap water. - Stricter quality control for tap water than bottled water - tap water contains fluoride – necessary for preventing tooth decay -
Topic sentence 2: Furthermore, this product is an environmental disaster. - Plastic bottles go to landfill
- High carbon dioxide emissions linked to manufacture of this product
Topic sentence 3: In addition, meeting consumer demand for bottled water wastes a huge amount of natural resources. - Oil is used to manufacture the millions of plastic bottles - Fuel is wasted transporting the product to consumers
Counter Argument: However, there are consumers who believe the convenience of buying bottled water is an important enough reason to continue buying it.
Rebuttal:
- it is just as convenient to carry a plastic bottle that can be refilled with tap water - Bubblers and taps are easily accessible in public places -
In conclusion, Australian consumers should not buy bottled water because this product is no better than tap water; it is damaging the environment and wasting our natural resources. Hence, Australians who are fortunate enough to have access to clean tap water should drink it rather than buy