Very few people who commit crime want to. They do it because they feel they
have no choice. This is the reality of the situation, and it means that police and
prisons are not relevant to reducing crime.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Introduction

• Make a general statement about crime nowadays (refer to your country

if relevant to your argument)
• Rephrase viewpoint stated in question
• Give general idea about your opinion – agree / disagree / partially
agree?

Para 1 (focus on subject of police)

• Present main reason why you agree or disagree

• Give examples of different types of crime and the causes of crimes
• If you disagree, suggest alternative solution to policing methods

iPass tip - even if you are presenting a one-sided essay you should still
consider the alternative viewpoint and try to argue against it.

Para 2 (focus on subject of prisons)

• Present second reason why you agree or disagree

• Give examples of effectiveness or ineffectiveness of prisons
• If you disagree, suggest alternative solution to prisons as a punishment

Conclusion

• Sum up your main ideas

• Reaffirm your opinion

iPass tip – make sure your conclusion does not contradict what you have
said in your introduction – your overall position has to be clear and your main
argument needs to be consistent throughout the essay