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Zeenia Shamraz - AP - Cornell Notes

The document outlines key components for writing an argumentative essay, emphasizing the importance of a nuanced thesis statement that answers the prompt. Body paragraphs should connect back to the thesis and explore various aspects of the argument, while evidence must be sophisticated and relevant. Personal anecdotes should generally be avoided, focusing instead on well-supported claims and detailed commentary.

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Zeenia Shamraz - AP - Cornell Notes

The document outlines key components for writing an argumentative essay, emphasizing the importance of a nuanced thesis statement that answers the prompt. Body paragraphs should connect back to the thesis and explore various aspects of the argument, while evidence must be sophisticated and relevant. Personal anecdotes should generally be avoided, focusing instead on well-supported claims and detailed commentary.

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Garcia - AP Language

Cornell Notes

Name: Zeenia Shamraz

Date:

What are the topics and/or Argumentative Essay


skills the videos cover?

MAIN IDEAS DETAILS + NOTES

Thesis Statements: -​ Must answer the prompt


-​ Should be complex, nuanced: Should go beyond a
simple, “black and white”, view.

What do I know about the topic?


-​ Personal experiences
-​ Science/history

What do I think about the topic?

Sample thesis statement: Visiting or vacationing to a country


solely for the purpose of relaxing is overrated, however, it can
be nice to not have anything to do as well.

-​ Make sure the thesis answers the prompt.


-​ Avoid absolutes.
-​ Make sure you're still taking a stance.

Body Paragraphs: The thesis is the anchor of the entire essay.


The body paragraphs should always tie back to the thesis.
The body paragraphs should focus on different parts of the
line of reasoning.

Evidence selection and commentary:


-​ Generally, avoid personal anecdotes
-​ Evidence should focus on supporting a particular claim
-​ Commentary should explain how the evidence
supports the claim and should highlight nuances and
complexities.
-​ Cite with as much detail as you know.
-​ Be sophisticated in your evidence selection: no fiction,
drawn from knowledge of current events, historical
events, classes you have taken, etc.
Garcia - AP Language
Cornell Notes

SUMMARY

For the argumentative essay, the thesis should take a side with a complex position.
The body paragraphs should use the thesis as an anchor, and address different
aspects of it. The evidence should be as professional as possible.

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