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This document provides guidance on creating a PEAL response. It details the structure of a PEAL paragraph, including steps for understanding the question, creating a topic sentence, and using evidence to support arguments. Useful tips on how to perfect the answer are provided.

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**INS MIDTERM PERFECT PEAL RESPONSE** 1\. First, understand the question: \- Identify the command term (explain, analyze, discuss) \- Highlight key themes in the question 2\. Start with a focused topic sentence that includes: \- Clear statement addressing part of the question \- Direction for...

**INS MIDTERM PERFECT PEAL RESPONSE** 1\. First, understand the question: \- Identify the command term (explain, analyze, discuss) \- Highlight key themes in the question 2\. Start with a focused topic sentence that includes: \- Clear statement addressing part of the question \- Direction for your argument **Follow the PEAL structure:** **P (Point):** \- Make a clear statement that directly answers part of the question \- Keep it focused on one main idea **E (Evidence):** \- Include 2-3 pieces of \"clustered\" (related) evidence \- Draw from specific sources/readings \- Use proper citations **A (Analysis):** \- Explain how your evidence supports your point \- Connect to broader themes \- Show depth of understanding **L (Link):** \- Connect back to the question \- Provide transition to next point \- Show broader significance **Example of a PEAL paragraph from the document:** Resource scarcity and extreme weather events force people to migrate, creating pressures on host countries. **\[POINT\]** \"Rising sea levels in Bangladesh have displaced millions of people, forcing them to migrate to urban areas or neighboring countries.\" \"Droughts in Syria contributed to rural-urban migration, which intensified tensions and contributed to the outbreak of civil war.\" **\[EVIDENCE\]** These cases illustrate how climate-induced migration places stress on receiving areas, leading to overcrowding, resource competition, and political instability. For example, the influx of Bangladeshi migrants into India has sparked tensions over jobs and resource allocation, while in Syria, migration amplified existing social and political grievances. **\[ANALYSIS\]** Therefore, climate-induced migration highlights how resource scarcity can escalate into broader security risks. **\[LINK\]** **Key tips for perfecting your PEAL response:** 1\. Use transitional phrases like: \- \"This demonstrates that\...\" \- \"For example\...\" \- \"This highlights the need for\...\" \- \"Therefore, it can be concluded that\...\" 2\. Ensure all evidence supports your main argument 3\. Keep everything focused on answering the original question 4\. Proofread for clarity and coherence

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