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Here's the breakdown of an argument:
Introduction: Hook (Attention Grabber), Background Information, Main Idea (Thesis with points(optional))
Body: Main Points Paragraphs (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence in each one).
Counterargument/Refutation: One paragraph stating the opposing viewpoint, then reproving your main point.
Conclusion: Summarizing your points and finally stating why your position is the most reasonable. Can end with a quote, anecdote, story, suggestion, or prediction.
Hints for arguments -
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- Introductions
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Writing - How to Write an Argument Essay
Here is my prezi on how to write an argumentative essay for ESL learners.
Here's the breakdown of an argument:
Introduction: Hook (Attention Grabber), Background Information, Main Idea (Thesis with points(optional))
Body: Main Points Paragraphs (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence in each one).
Counterargument/Refutation: One paragraph stating the opposing viewpoint, then reproving your main point.
Conclusion: Summarizing your points and finally stating why your position is the most reasonable. Can end with a quote, anecdote, story, suggestion, or prediction.
Hints for arguments -
- Use strong modals for your arguments (should, must, have to, supposed to).
- Use weak modals for your opponent's arguments (may, might, could, etc.).
- Don't make a point without evidence. Just because you think something is true doesn't make it so.
- Don't tear down another's argument without using logic and stating why they are logically incorrect.
- Avoid Logical Fallacies.
- Don't get personal - "Anyone who believes that is stupid."
- Avoid "I" unless you're giving a story, example, etc. in the introduction or conclusion.
- We already know what you think because of your modals. "People should" is just as good as "I think people should."
- Check your sources, make sure that they are reliable. Web sources that include a .org or .edu are usually more reliable than a .com.
- Instead of using wikipedia.org as a source check the footnotes at the bottom and find the sources of the wikipedia article. In this way, you get the info closer to the original source.
- How To Win Every Argument : The Use And Abuse Of Logic-mantesh
;In this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie provides a complete guide to using?and indeed abusing?logic in order to win arguments. He identifies with devastating examples all the most common fallacies popularly used in arguments. We all like to...
- How To Write A Great Descriptive Essay
Descriptive writing is something that really shows skill in English. It uses lots of adjectives, specific words, and imagery to help get people to "see" what you are writing. This post will not focus on the structure of the essay so much as the content...
- Writing - How To Write A Five Paragraph Essay Diagram
Here's a quick illustration of the major parts of the five paragraph essay. The intro is one paragraph, the body is three paragraphs, and the conclusion is one. You can also check out the video tutorial with more detail on the parts of the...
- Introductions
Introductions can be very difficult for beginning English writers. A good introduction can make or break an academic paper. Most of the time, if someone is not interested by your introduction, they will not be interested in the rest of your paper. Here...
- Body Paragraphs
The body is where you prove the point that you have made in your introduction and thesis. Here are a few quick tips for your body paragraphs: Use topic sentences. A topic sentence is like a "mini-thesis" that sets the tone for what you be talking about...