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Writing The Argumentative/Persuasi Ve Essay

This document provides guidance on writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. It explains that the goal is to convince readers that the writer's opinion on an issue is correct. It recommends including an introduction with background on the topic and a clear thesis statement. The body should present arguments to support the thesis along with counterarguments and rebuttals. A conclusion restates the key points and thesis. Research, credible evidence, and addressing alternative viewpoints strengthens the essay. The document outlines the typical structure and provides examples of how to write an effective introduction and body paragraphs.

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Writing The Argumentative/Persuasi Ve Essay

This document provides guidance on writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. It explains that the goal is to convince readers that the writer's opinion on an issue is correct. It recommends including an introduction with background on the topic and a clear thesis statement. The body should present arguments to support the thesis along with counterarguments and rebuttals. A conclusion restates the key points and thesis. Research, credible evidence, and addressing alternative viewpoints strengthens the essay. The document outlines the typical structure and provides examples of how to write an effective introduction and body paragraphs.

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WRITING THE

ARGUMENTATIVE/PERSUASI
VE ESSAY
ARGUMENTATIVE OR
PERSUASIVE WRITING
- IS WHEN THE WRITER TRIES TO
CONVINCE READERS THAT HIS
OR HER OPINION REGARDING
THE ISSUE IS CORRECT.
- PRESENTS THE WRITER’S
ARGUMENT WITHOUT THE
WRITER WANTING THE READER
TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION OF
THE ISSUE
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY:
-GENERAL IDEAS OR
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
RELATED TO TOPIC/ISSUE
-WRITER’S STAND
- THESIS STATEMENT
-COUNTER ARGUMENTS
-USES JUSTIFICATIONS,
REASONS TO ARGUE/
CONVINCE READER ON THE
STAND
ARGUE OR CONVINCE
READERS
-USE CLEAR OR LOGICAL
EXAMPLES, ILLUSTRATIONS,
STATISTICS, STUDIES, FACTS
AND EVIDENCE
-EXPLAIN IN ETHICAL POINTS
OF VIEW
-EVOKE READERS’
EMOTIONS: ANGER,
SADNESS,HAPPINESS TO TO
CONVINCE THEM TO YOUR
 ESSAY STRUCTURE
- 3 PART ESSAY -

1. INTRODUCTION
2. BODY
3. CONCLUSION
WRITING PARAGRAPHS :
1. INTRODUCTION :
* WRITE GENERAL
STATEMENTS OR GIVE
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION ON RELATED
TO TOPIC/ISSUE
* MAKE A STAND

* WRITE A THESIS
STATEMENT THAT
WRITING PARAGRAPHS :
2. BODY PARAGRAPHS :
* WRITE A TOPIC SENTENCE
FOR EACH PARAGRAPH TO
EXPLAIN THESIS
STATEMENT .
*INCLUDE ADEQUATE
SUPPORTING DETAILS AND
RELEVANT INFORMATION TO
ELABORATE ON TOPIC
SENTENCE
* WRITE A PARAGRAPH OR
WRITING PARAGRAPHS :
3. CONCLUSION :

*RESTATE STAND OR
THESIS STATEMENT AND
MAIN IDEAS AS EXPLAINED
IN TOPIC SENTENCES IN
THE BODY PARAGRAPHS
CHOOSING A TOPIC

To begin an argumentative/persuasive
essay, you must first have an opinion you
want to share or to convince others .
POSSIBLE TOPIC IDEAS
Should boxing be banned? Should legal immigration be stopped?
Should the driving age be raised to 18?
Should dying people be kept on life
Should semi-automatic weapons be banned? support?

Should teens who murder be executed? Should tobacco products be banned?


Should hunting be outlawed?
Should the Internet be censored?
Should recycling be mandatory?

Should schools require student uniforms? Should school prayer be allowed?

Should college athletes be paid? Should music lyrics be censored?


Should the death penalty be abolished?
Should parents of teen vandals be held
responsible for their child's damage?

Should research on cloning be


discontinued?

Should a rookie salary cap be enforced


in pro sports?
RESEARCH
To be valid, an opinion or point of view must be
supported by facts and information.

Once you know what you will write


about, you will need to do research
on the topic.

Research through interviewing people, or


reading newspaper, book, journal or Internet
articles.
THESIS STATEMENT
The thesis statement

 states your position on the topic

 sets up the structure for the paper.


SUPPORT THE THESIS
Support your thesis with three reasons.

 Write down each of the three main reasons


that support your belief on a separate piece of
paper.
 These are your arguments.
COUNTER-ARGUMENTS

 Every controversial issue has two


sides.
 Once you can support your
position with research, you need
to explore what others think.
PREPARING YOUR
ARGUMENTS
 Look at the three main reasons for
your opinion.
 What objections would others have to
each of your reasons?
 Write these down under each of your
reasons. Now you have three arguments
and three counter-arguments.
ANSWERING COUNTER-
ARGUMENTS

Write your answers down under the


counter-arguments.

Now you have the raw material for each


paragraph of the argumentative essay.
THE AUDIENCE
When introducing the topic, think about the
audience first.
 How much does the audience know about the
topic?

 Is the audience likely to be friendly


or hostile to your position?
 How can you “hook” the audience’s
attention?
INTRODUCTION
PARGRAPH
 The first sentence is a general statement,
designed to attract the reader’s attention.

 Second and perhaps third sentences


narrow the idea down to your specific idea.
 The last sentence in the introduction
must be your thesis.
INTRODUCTION

Think of the introduction as having a funnel shape:

General statement (hook)


Specific information
Thesis
 
 
EXAMPLE OF INTRO
PARAGRAPH
More people die on driving on Greek roads in a single year than all
the U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq since the fighting began. The road conditions
and the mentality that leads to this unnecessary and avoidable loss of life
should be changed.

Fact to support position The authors position or


and a good hook. Thesis Statement.
BUILDING BODY
PARAGRAPHS
The first topic sentence of the
first paragraph will be the first
reason that supports your
position.

You may even wish to begin the sentence with the


word first to focus the reader’s attention on its
importance.
FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH

Write a topic sentence and


three details that
support the reason you
believe what you believe.
Repeat the process until you
have three paragraphs with
three different reasons and
three details to support that
reason.
COUNTER ARGUMENTS
- REBUTTALS
Research what people opposed to your point
of view believe. Write down three counter-
arguments to your position.

Now, address those arguments in a paragraph


explaining why your position is a better one.
BUILDING PARAGRAPHS

 The final sentence in each paragraph


should sum up and make a transition to
the main idea of the next paragraph.
 
CONCLUDING
PARAGRAPH
Indicate in the conclusion that you have
shown the thesis statement to be true.

Has a powerful ending often relating to the introduction.

Do not include any new information in a


conclusion. If you have not mentioned
something yet in the paper, it is now too late.
WHAT IS NOT EFFECTIVE
Saying the opposing viewpoint is “stupid.”
Good essays are clear, calm and factual. Prove it
instead.

Saying negative things about groups or individuals


that have different view points.
This does not support your position but makes you
seem petty instead.
HOW MANY IS THAT?
1. Intro Paragraph
2. Body Paragraph 1
3. Body Paragraph 2
4. Body Paragraph 3
5. Rebuttal Paragraph – other viewpoints
6. Conclusion Paragraph
REFLECTING ON YOUR
PAPER
 Are you happy with what you have written?
 Have you made a convincing case for
your position?
 Is it clear that research supports your
position?
 Have you shown that you understand the
objections to your position?
REFLECTING ON YOUR
PAPER
 Have you shown that you understand the
objections to your position?

 Is it clear that your position still


outweighs the possible objections?

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