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Typical questions

"How does X differ from Y?"

"Compare X and Y."

"What are the advantages and disadvantages of X and Y?" 

Example

Q.: "WHICH is a better means of enforcing environmental protection, government regulation or markets?"
A.: Thesis: Markets are a better way of protecting the environment, for the following reasons: .......A......., .......B......., .......C......., and .......D....... . 

Two patterns of development:

Pattern I
Markets
  • Benefits
  • Disadvantages

Government regulation

  • Benefits
  • Disadvantages

Pattern II
Advantages

  • Markets
  • Government regulation

Disadvantages

  • Markets
  • Government regulation