​Argumentative and discursive writing form a large portion of the Paper 1 Syllabus, albeit often mistaken for each other due to their similarities and overlaps in writing techniques. In the first part of this two-part series, let us iron out the differences between these two text types so that we can tackle them better in our writing. 

​Every story has its point of view. It is the angle or mode of narration that an author uses to convey ideas to the readers. In this tutorial, we take a look at the different point of views, the common mistakes when applying them and how to use them effectively.