Panel discussion

* Panel discussion is the format of a debate in which participants representing various shades of opinion on a topic argue the case, usually under the guidance of a chairperson.

• Research Work. Look for the information on the following topic in various sources of information.

Ø PSEUDOSCIENCE helps to survive in our rough world.

The relevant issues may be useful to consider while discussing the topic:

Ø Alternative medicine: a reliable substitute for conventional medicine or a rush for wealth.

Ø People with supernatural abilities: healers or charlatans?

Ø Astrology: can it define our life.

Ø “Junk Science” versus critical thinking

• Arrange the information in the written form.
• Choose a chairperson to lead the discussion.
• Contribute to the discussion.
• Make use of more words and phrases:

Giving an opinion It is my view that … In regard/ With regard/ As far as I'm concerned, … I tend to agree with you. That may be true, but … You have my support on this one.	Expressing an Alternative Viewpoint There is also the matter of … A point in favour of … is … Something worth mentioning is … Not to be taken lightly is the fact that … I can't say I have strong views either way.
Expressing hesitation On the one hand …, but on the other … In a sense …, however … That's true up to a point, but … It must be said that …, however	When you disagree I would argue that … I think this deserves careful consideration … I wouldn't go along on that. I'm (not) persuaded that …

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