Look at the paragraph plan for a for and against essay. Then decide where the paragraph breaks should come in the essay in exercise 2

Paragraph 1: Introduction

• Some people maintain that the benefits of vocational courses are greater than those of more traditional ones. That is the question we need to consider.

Paragraph 2: Arguments for

• It is certainly true that the workplace is becoming more competitive.
• A vocational course may be a more direct route into employment compared to traditional courses.
• Certain jobs (for example nurse, hairdresser) are only available to people with a vocational qualification.

Paragraph 3: Arguments against

• Choosing a vocational course means deciding what job you want to do when you are still at school. Many people believe this is too early. How can a teenager know what job is right for him or her?
• Vocational courses only focus on what you need to learn for a particular job. Is it not better for students to explore other interests while at university?

Paragraph 4: Conclusion (the writer's opinion)

• On balance, I do not believe that students should choose vocational courses unless they are sure what career they want to follow. It is wiser to opt for a course that really interests you.