If you have to determine your position on an issue, you first have to make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of both elected and appointed leaders. This is the basis for the main points of argument/persuasion in your essay.
Once you've determined your position, write a strong statement of purpose which outlines the key points you'll be discussing. For example: Prefects and class monitors should be elected because....
I assume you have some personal experiences to use as examples and specifics for each of your main arguments. (Has anyone ever abused his/her power when appointed? Have you been more willing to follow if you got to help choose the leader?) Use some kind of specific example, personal or not, to support each point of your argument.
Finally, summarize your position in a strong conclusion. The most effective introductions and conclusions are somehow connected (think about coming around full circle, referring to or finishing something in the intro when writing your conclusion). Your readers want to be intrigued by the intro (give them a reason to continue reading) and satisfied by the conclusion (don't just leave them hanging).
This is an interesting topic, and I'm confident you'll find plenty to say once you sit down to make your list. Good luck!
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