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N76 [4]
3 years ago
14

What are some guidelines/techinques to a great argumentative essay? ​

English
1 answer:
RUDIKE [14]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

<h2>1. Select an arguable topic, preferably one which interests, puzzles, or appeals to you.</h2>

Make sure your topic is neither too broad--something which warrants a dissertation--nor too limited. Decide what your goals are for the paper. What is your purpose? What opinion, view, or idea do you want to prove? Try to articulate your purpose clearly before you begin writing. If you cannot state your purpose clearly, try to free write about your topic.

<h2>2. Take a position on your topic, and form a thesis statement. </h2>

Your thesis must be arguable; it must assert or deny something about your topic. To be arguable, a thesis must have some probability of being true. It should not, however, be generally accepted as true; it must be a statement with which people may disagree. Keep in mind that a thesis contains both an observation and an opinion:

observation + opinion (the "why") = thesis

<h2>3. Consider your audience. </h2>

Plan your paper with a specific audience in mind. Who are your readers? Are they a definable group--disinterested observers, opponents of your point of view, etc.? Perhaps you are writing to your classmates. Ask your professor or GSI who you should consider your target audience. If you are not certain of your audience, direct your argument to a general audience.

<h2>4. Present clear and convincing evidence. </h2>

Strong essays consist of reasons supported by evidence. Reasons can be thought of as the main points supporting your claim or thesis. Often they are the answers to the question, "Why do you make that claim?" An easy way to think of reasons is to see them as "because phrases." In order to validate your reasons and make your argument successful, support your reasons with ample evidence.

<h2>5. Draft your essay. </h2>

As is the case with any piece of writing, you should take your argumentative essay through multiple drafts. When writing and revising your drafts, make sure you:

>provide ample evidence, presented logically and fairly

>deal with the opposing point of view

>pay particular attention to the organization of your essay. Make sure its structure suits your topic and audience

>address and correct any fallacies of logic

>include proper transitions to allow your reader to follow your argument

<h2>6. Edit your draft. </h2>

After you have written a developed draft, take off your writer's hat and put on your reader's hat. Evaluate your essay carefully and critically. Exchange a draft of your essay with classmates to get their feedback. Carefully revise your draft based on your assessment of it and suggestions from your peers. For self-assessment and peer response to your draft, you may want to use a peer editing sheet. A peer editing sheet will guide you and your peers by asking specific questions about your text (i.e., What is the thesis of this essay? Is it arguable? Does the writer include ample evidence? Is the structure suitable for the topic and the audience?).

<em>Hope this is useful ;)</em>

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