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Knowledge of Contemporary Issues:
PEST framework: Political, Environmental & Climate Change, Social & Cultural / Science & Ethics, Technology & AI.
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Argumentation Skills:
Clear stand, logical arguments, supported with Singapore & global real-world examples.
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Critical Thinking:
Evaluating multi-faceted perspectives, avoiding one-sided arguments, showing awareness of complexity.
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Essay Structure:
Introduction (thesis), 2β4 body paragraphs (arguments + evidence), nuanced counterargument & rebuttal, conclusion.