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An argumentative text discusses a subject or problem with multiple perspectives and opinions. The document outlines the key aspects of an argumentative essay, including: 1) Presenting two sides of an issue and most important arguments for and against a thesis. 2) Expanding on a viewpoint more than a persuasive essay by providing specific examples and context. 3) Structuring essays with an introduction stating the position, opposing claims, supporting the own viewpoint, and conclusion summarizing main points. 4) Conducting research, creating an outline, writing and editing to effectively argue a stance in the essay. 5) Common argumentative essay topics center around controversial issues that can be debated from different angles.

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Argumentative

An argumentative text discusses a subject or problem with multiple perspectives and opinions. The document outlines the key aspects of an argumentative essay, including: 1) Presenting two sides of an issue and most important arguments for and against a thesis. 2) Expanding on a viewpoint more than a persuasive essay by providing specific examples and context. 3) Structuring essays with an introduction stating the position, opposing claims, supporting the own viewpoint, and conclusion summarizing main points. 4) Conducting research, creating an outline, writing and editing to effectively argue a stance in the essay. 5) Common argumentative essay topics center around controversial issues that can be debated from different angles.

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1/ Concept and definition:
In an argumentative text you discuss a subject or a problem, often with no obvious
solutions. In this type of text you should discuss the topic from different angles, compare and
contrast, and give your own opinions.

An argumentative essay uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis is true. It
presents two sides of a single issue, and covers the most important arguments for and against.
People sometimes confuse the argumentative essay and the persuasive essay.

2/ The difference between argumentative and persuasive essay:


An argumentative essay is quite similar to a persuasive essay, as it's designed to convince
the reader of your point of view. The difference is while a persuasive essay may have a
certain viewpoint, the argumentative essay will expand on it. For example, a persuasive essay
will say that cities should take up more recycling programs. An argumentative essay will say
why a certain city should do so, and give examples of how they could do so.

3/ Argumentative essay characteristics:

 An essay is argumentative when it argues in favor of a particular position.


 The essay’s arguments are designed to support the position argued for in the essay.
 Remember that an argument is set of claims, the conclusion of which is supported by one
or more premises.
 Thus, arguments consist of claims, and recall that a claim is a statement which is true or
false.
 If an argumentative essay is good, then it contains credible claims, that is, those which are
known to be true, or for which there is good even if not conclusive evidence.

4/ Argumentative Essay Structure


If you've been asked to argue for a certain point of view, you'll need to explore your
reasons for supporting it, as well as refuting the claims against it. Here's how you could
outline your essay:
 Introduction: Introduce your point of view, and explain how you're going to prove that
you're in the right.
 Thesis: Here's where you bring in your main point of view. Going with the recycling
example, this could be along the lines of 'This city should take up more recycling initiatives;
at it can clean up streets and reduce waste by 30%.' This should be backed up by good quality
research.
 Opposing claims: Pick the most important claims against your argument, and take them
down. Make it clear why they don't work, and show your research.

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 Your viewpoint: Then, you'll need to argue for your own viewpoint. Show why your side is
the winning one, and why.
 Conclusion: Wrap up your main points, without introducing anything new.

Argumentative essay format:

 Introduction:
- Hook
- Background
- Stand
- Preview of 3 Arguments
 Body:
- Argument 1
- Argument 2
- Argument 3
- Counterargument and Rebuttal
 Conclusion:
- Restate stand
- Restate 3 arguments

(NB: The argumentative essay introduction is where you present your topic and your thesis.
It should include a hook in the first few sentences. A hook will grab the reader's attention and
keep them reading. ... The first paragraph, according to good argumentative essay format,
should include your main point or thesis statement.)

5/ How to Write Argumentative Essay:

 Do your research: Go look for research that supports your argument. Take notes, so you can
easily reference the best pieces of research easily when you're writing.
 Create an outline: Plan out your essay. Write in your main points, and the points that you're
planning to debunk.
 Start writing: Start wherever is easiest, as the order you write in won't matter. Try writing in
your introduction last.
 Edit and proofread: Check your essay over before you hand it in, to edit out any easily
overlooked mistakes.

6/ Argumentative Essay Topics:

Topics for this type of essay can vary a lot, as any subject can use this format. As a rule
though, they can often be hot button topics. For example, they could include abortion, border
control issues, and the death penalty.

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7/ Argumentative Essay Examples:
If you want to try writing an argumentative essay yourself, try using one of these example
questions:
 'Should marijuana be legalized in the UK?'
 'Do children suffer if they only have one parent?'
 'Are all charities equally deserving?'
Try giving these topics a go, and writing a few argumentative essays yourself. You'll soon
have the skills to write great grading essays, every time.

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