Promoting a Point of View

Understanding Point of View

A point of view refers to the perspective from which a topic, event or scenario is being analysed or narrated.
It is important to discern and clearly formulate your own point of view to construct an effective response.
An understanding and awareness of alternative viewpoints allows for comprehensive analysis and more balanced arguments.

Choose a stance or viewpoint based on your interpretation and analysis of the topic.
A clear and concise thesis statement expressing your point of view should be crafted. This sets the direction for your response.
Justification for your point of view is essential. Show why you believe your viewpoint is valid using rational explanations and evidence.

Speak/wrote from the chosen point of view, ensuring consistency throughout.
Use appropriate language and tone - this could be formal or informal depending on your point of view and audience.
Use evidence to support your point of view, this could be statistics, theories, quotations or real-life examples.
Reasoning is an effective tool. Explain how your evidence supports your point of view. This shows that you have thoroughly thought through your arguments.

Recognise and address counter-arguments. Doing so demonstrates awareness of differing views and strengthens your own argument.
Counter-arguments can be acknowledged and then refuted, using reasoned argument and evidence in support of your chosen point of view.

Summarise and reinforce your point of view in your conclusion.
The conclusion should not introduce new arguments. Rather, it is meant to confirm your thesis, summarise your main arguments and leave a lasting impression.
Ending with a thought-provoking statement or question related to your viewpoint can enhance your conclusion, making your argument more memorable.