Body paragraphs (claim, evidence, analysis)
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The document outlines the structure of argumentative paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of a clear claim, supporting evidence, and thorough analysis. It distinguishes between weak and strong claims and evidence, illustrating how multiple sources enhance the argument’s credibility. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of connecting evidence to the claim to reinforce the argument effectively.
Body paragraphs (claim, evidence, analysis)
- 2. The argumentative paragraph: 1. The claim 2. The evidence 3. The analysis Body paragraphs
- 3. The Claim - Your topic sentence - Only one point - Debatable
- 4. The Claim 1 • A claim based on a fact (weak) Becoming a vegetarian will decrease the need for unhealthy meat products.
- 5. The Claim 1 • A debatable claim (stronger) Becoming a vegetarian prompts people to replace unhealthy meat products with healthier food options.
- 6. 2 - Prove your claim - Books, journals, the Internet, etc. - Quotation, paraphrased idea, statistic, etc. The Evidence
- 7. The Evidence 2 • Evidence based on one source (weak) According to Van der Laan (2021), people who have made the decision to cut meat-based products from their diet tend to replace these with plant-based alternatives. These alternatives tend to be low in saturated fats, which decreases the chance of heart disease. In addition, Van der Laan points out that a vegetarian diet tends to be lower in calories, which reduces the chance of obesity.
- 8. 2 • Evidence based on multiple sources (stronger) Many scientists claim that people who have made the decision to cut meat-based products from their diets tend to replace these with plant-based alternatives: ‘These alternatives tend to be low in saturated fats, which decreases the chance of heart disease” (Van der Laan, 2021, p. 52). A vegetarian diet also tends to be lower in calories, which reduces the chance of obesity (Streekstra, 2019). In addition, vegetarians tend to have lower cholesterol levels when compared to non- vegetarians (Miller, 2018). This reduces the chance of high blood pressure. The Evidence
- 9. The Analysis 3 - Connection between your claim and the evidence - You should show the connection
- 10. The Analysis 3 • No connection with your claim (weak) Scientists have shown that people who become vegetarians tend to replace meat products with alternatives that are lower in saturated fat, calories, and cholesterol.
- 11. The Analysis 3 • Your Evidence supports your claim (stronger) The evidence suggests that people who become vegetarians tend to replace their meat products with plant-based alternatives that are healthier.
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