Manchester Metropolitan University | The Language Centre

Pre-sessional course

Research Project: Essay Plan Example A

Student Name Student Number

Class Name Tutor Name

Essay Statement Green architecture has a positive effect on human life.

To what extent do you agree with this statement? Clearly state your stance, provide arguments to support this stance (and explain why
you disagree with the counter-arguments).

You should use this template for your Research Project essay. Do not change the structure of the plan.

Introduction Sources

Background Recent developments in architecture and technology combined with concern for the
Information environment.

Thesis Statement This essay will argue that green architecture has a beneficial effect on human life.

Essay Outline Positive impact on environment eg. water, then economy. Then some disadvantages like (Kris, 2014)
money.

Body Paragraphs
Manchester Metropolitan University | The Language Centre
Pre-sessional course

Point 1 Main point Advantages for the environment

Supporting Creation of sustainable, environmentally-friendly buildings (EU and

Points USA)
According to the U.S. Green Building Council (2016), compared to a
standard commercial building, sustainable buildings consume 27%
less energy and produce less than 33% gas emissions.
Other countries

Point 2 Main point Advantages for the economy

Supporting High market value Knox (2015)

Points
eg. German village

Counter-Argument
Cost of green architecture

Rebuttal Main point Only a little % more expensive than non-green buildings (find
statistics)

Supporting Talk about long-term benefits of things like energy saving and less
Points waste
Manchester Metropolitan University | The Language Centre
Pre-sessional course

Conclusion
In conclusion, this essay explored the positive impact of green architecture on human life. It has argued that
sustainable architecture is beneficial for human life in relation to the environment and the economy.

Reference List
Remember to use the MMU Harvard Referencing System. You must use a minimum of 5 sources.

Reference How is this source relevant to your essay?