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1. Definition
2. Outline
3. Basic steps
4. Common mistakes
5. Five keys
6. Mini-game
An argumentative essay:
- Show writer’s attitude (agree or disagree) towards an
issue
- Use reasons to support the opinion
Both sides of the issue have to be discussed.
Convince the readers
Example
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A. Block Organization
2. Body
Block 1
Summary 1.ofIntroduction
other side’s arguments
Explanation
Rebuttal of argument
3.toConclusion
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Rebuttal to the third argument
Block 2
Your first argument
Your second argument
Your third argument
B. Point by point organization
3. Body
• Statement of the other side’s first
argument and rebuttal with your own
1. Introduction:
counterargument
• Explanation of the issue, including a
3.• Conclusion:
Statement ofa the other slide’s
summary of your second
point of
summary of the other slide’s arguments
argument
view. and rebuttal with your own
• Thesis statement
counterargument
• Statement of the other slide’s third
argument and rebuttal with your own
counterargument
• Step 1: Clarification
• Step 2: Research the topic for idea-sand
supporting reasons for both sides of the
argument.
• Step 3: Divide the main points found into:
For your side
Against your side
• Step 4: Write a thesis: topic + controlling idea.
• Step 5:Construct an outline
Write concisely and briefly main supporting
points in your preferred order (order of
importance or logical division of ideas).
Choose one or two opposing opinion (one is
highly recommended)
Choose an organization, either block or point-by-
point organization.
Step 6:Write the first draft
I. Introduction:
Funnel organization
Background information
Thesis statement and state an opposing view
and main points (or the number of main points)
Step 6:Write the first draft
II. Body:
A major supporting point
Explanations, examples, statistics or quotations
(cited), etc.
Strong and well-founded argument
Use transitional signals properly
Unity and coherence between and within
paragraphs. (page 297-299)
Step 6:Write the first draft
III. Conclusion:
Restate the controlling idea
Mention briefly the opposing opinion
May provide a general statement of how the
community will benefit from following your
premise or a warning of the consequences.
Step 7: Proof-reading and Peer-editing
Proof-reading
Spelling mistakes
Punctuations
Fragments
Run-on sentences
Subject and verb agreement,….
Peer-editing
Exchange papers with a classmate. (the author may
overlook their mistakes)
Provide a viewpoint of an outsider
Improve your paper before submitting
Sound opinionated
Present facts, statistics,….
Writing without your audience in mind
Consider your readers and their knowledge
about this topic
Lack of supporting evidences
Read more materials: books, articles,
magazines,…
An argumentative essay contains these five keys
elements:
In block organization:
- The first paragraph talks about rebuttal to all
arguments
- The second one focuses on proving the writer’s
argument
In point by point organization:
Each paragraph gives each argument and its
rebuttal
3. Five keys to make a good argumentative essays?