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    The document discusses the key elements of an argumentative essay. It begins by defining an argument and an argumentative essay as using logical reasoning and evidence to establish and prove a claim or point of view. The aim is to convince or persuade the reader to accept the writer's perspective. It notes argumentative essays are based on logic while persuasive essays rely more on emotion. Several key terms are defined, such as argumentation, pro and counter arguments. The document provides guidance on choosing a topic, supporting an argument with facts, examples and authorities, considering one's audience, and maintaining a courteous tone.

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    The document discusses the key elements of an argumentative essay. It begins by defining an argument and an argumentative essay as using logical reasoning and evidence to establish and prove a claim or point of view. The aim is to convince or persuade the reader to accept the writer's perspective. It notes argumentative essays are based on logic while persuasive essays rely more on emotion. Several key terms are defined, such as argumentation, pro and counter arguments. The document provides guidance on choosing a topic, supporting an argument with facts, examples and authorities, considering one's audience, and maintaining a courteous tone.

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    The document discusses the key elements of an argumentative essay. It begins by defining an argument and an argumentative essay as using logical reasoning and evidence to establish and prove a claim or point of view. The aim is to convince or persuade the reader to accept the writer's perspective. It notes argumentative essays are based on logic while persuasive essays rely more on emotion. Several key terms are defined, such as argumentation, pro and counter arguments. The document provides guidance on choosing a topic, supporting an argument with facts, examples and authorities, considering one's audience, and maintaining a courteous tone.

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    The document discusses the key elements of an argumentative essay. It begins by defining an argument and an argumentative essay as using logical reasoning and evidence to establish and prove a claim or point of view. The aim is to convince or persuade the reader to accept the writer's perspective. It notes argumentative essays are based on logic while persuasive essays rely more on emotion. Several key terms are defined, such as argumentation, pro and counter arguments. The document provides guidance on choosing a topic, supporting an argument with facts, examples and authorities, considering one's audience, and maintaining a courteous tone.

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    The Argumentative Essay

    What exactly is an Argument?

    An argument involves the


    process of establishing a claim
    and then proving it with the use
    of logical reasoning, examples,
    and research.
    What is an Argumentative or Argument
    Essay?

    The purpose of an
    argumentative essay is to
    present well-reasoned
    conclusions in order to
    persuade the audience to
    accept or at least seriously
    consider a point of view.
    The aim of writing argumentative
    essays

    • To convince or persuade the


    reader.
    • One attempts to change the
    reader’s mind and convince the
    reader to agree with the point of
    view or claim of the writer.
    An argumentative
    essay is based on logic
    and reasons while a
    persuasive essay is
    based on emotions and
    personal opinions.
    Key terms to learn before writing an
    argumentative essay
    1. Argumentation: the act or process
    of forming reasons, drawing
    conclusions, and applying them to a
    case in discussion.
    2. Pro Argument (PRO): point or
    statement that supports one’s ideas.
    3. Counter Argument (CON): point or
    statement in opposition to the
    argument being made in a written
    document or speech.
    Key terms to learn before writing an
    argumentative essay
    4. Refutation: the process of
    disproving an opposing
    argument.
    5. Opponent: a person who
    disagrees with something and
    speaks against it.
    6. Proponent: someone who
    argues in favor of something;
    advocate.
    Elements of Argumentation

    Argument/Claim

    An argument states a claim and


    supports it with reasons and
    evidence from sources.

    Arguing your side makes you the


    proponent.
    8
    Elements of Argumentation

    Counterargument/Counterclaim

    • The counterargument/counterclaim is an
    argument that stands in opposition to your
    argument/claim.
    • The counterargument/counterclaim is your
    opponent’s (the other side’s) argument
    that tries to explain why you are wrong.

    9
    How to write argumentative essays

    Choosing a topic and writing the thesis


    statement

    • Decide on a controversial topic (debatable and


    interesting).
    • Write an argumentative thesis statement.

    • Generate ideas (free writing or brainstorming).


    When Supporting your Argument
    In supporting your argument, the
    evidence that you include can be:
    • Facts: data that have been
    objectively proven and are generally
    accepted (such as historical facts,
    scientific data, statistics etc.)
    • Examples: should be sufficient
    number of examples to prove the
    case.
    • Support from authority
    • Opinions of experts
    The Role of Your Audience
    • Understanding your audience is key to
    effective writing of all kinds, especially
    argumentative writing.

    • An argument is an implicit dialogue or


    exchange with your audience, so in writing
    arguments, assume there is a reader that
    will not agree with you.

    • Audience awareness is absolutely


    essential to successful argument;
    therefore…
    Do not be rude!

    • You should make sure that you reach


    your audience without offending them!
    • Use tactful and courteous language
    • Avoid sweeping statements like
    ‘’everybody knows’’ or ‘’people with any
    intelligence agree that’’.

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