Writing An Argument
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Kyle M. SantosWriting An Argument
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Kyle M. SantosWriting an Argument
1. Argumentative writing persuades the reader to take a particular action or validate a point of view.
Information is used, but the essential parts of an argument arrange it: claim, justification, evidence,
rebuttal, and counterclaim. An argument is typically the main idea, also known as a "claim" or
"thesis statement" in academic writing, supported by evidence. In everyday speech, a dispute or
disagreement between two or more people is referred to as an "argument.” However, the presence
of an argument in academic writing does not always imply disagreement.
2. To write an argument, these are the things you should do:
Choose your argument's topic. Set a topic for your essay and consider arguments you might use
to support it. You can create a thesis statement from here that expresses your argument in
detail. An effective thesis statement can draw readers in, clearly explain your main points, and
serve as an introduction to the remainder of your research.
Organize your thoughts and determine the most effective structure for your argument with the
help of an outline, which is optional. How much evidence do you need to support your claims,
and why should readers agree with them? Identify any supporting arguments you wish to use
and how you will arrange them in your outline. Utilize the best-supporting evidence and your
most vital ideas as the starting points for your body paragraphs.
Write an introduction paragraph. You might consider putting your thesis
statement at the end of your first paragraph. You should gradually introduce your idea and
topic to the reader when writing your introduction paragraph. You are now prepared to expand
on your primary assertion because you have provided background and context for your
argument.
Build your body paragraphs. Consider using the design of the point, proof, and investigation
(PEA) for your argument. This can assist you in maintaining clarity and focus in your writing and
improve your readers' comprehension.
Include additional evidence to support your argument. Use these questions to help students
understand the ideas behind each project idea. If you want to persuade a group of people about
a polarizing topic, you might want to present the opposing side. Before deciding whether or not
to support your position, readers may be able to do so by taking this into account.
Create a well-thought-out conclusion. If your argument involves changes to policies or
procedures, list the actions you would take to resolve the problem and explain how others can
get involved.
Be sure to credit where you got your information if you used data or evidence from outside
sources. How you cite your sources varies depending on the subject matter and audience. There
are distinct style guides for various types of writing that can direct you on how to list your
citations most effectively.
This is good writing practice, but it could be crucial if your audience wants to do more research
after hearing your argument.
Analyze how well your argument's structure works. What are some of the critical points or body
paragraphs that back up your thesis? Assess your writing by asking someone unfamiliar with the
subject to read your paper and describe your ideas clearly is an excellent way to assess how well
your argument works.
Revise your writing. Check your argument's grammatical errors, flow, formatting, and voice.
Check to see that your voice and tenses stay the same throughout. Precise, error-free writing
can increase your audience's faith in your authority to speak on a subject.
3. Some tips for writing an argument are:
• Differentiating Between Argumentation and Persuasion
• Forming a Statement of Opinion
• Interesting to the Crowd
• Getting in Touch with the Stories
• Responding to Objections
• Keeping Away from Logical Errors
4. Students can learn to carefully and methodically examine their own and other people's ideas.
Arguments teach us to evaluate evidence, investigation strategies, and contradictory claims.
Argument teaches us how to express and clarify our thoughts accurately.
5. The author decides the topic of an argumentative essay. You are expressing your viewpoint as the
author and occasionally selecting the issue, you will argue about. You want to ensure that that
viewpoint is convincing, well-reasoned, and well-informed.
