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    The document provides instructions for writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. The goal of this type of essay is to convince readers of the author's viewpoint on a topic through presenting logical reasons and evidence to support their position, while also acknowledging opposing viewpoints. A persuasive essay should have an introduction stating the thesis and main supporting points, three body paragraphs each explaining a supporting point with evidence and addressing counterarguments, and a conclusion that restates the importance of the topic and persuasively synthesizes the arguments.

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    The document provides instructions for writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. The goal of this type of essay is to convince readers of the author's viewpoint on a topic through presenting logical reasons and evidence to support their position, while also acknowledging opposing viewpoints. A persuasive essay should have an introduction stating the thesis and main supporting points, three body paragraphs each explaining a supporting point with evidence and addressing counterarguments, and a conclusion that restates the importance of the topic and persuasively synthesizes the arguments.

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    The document provides instructions for writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. The goal of this type of essay is to convince readers of the author's viewpoint on a topic through presenting logical reasons and evidence to support their position, while also acknowledging opposing viewpoints. A persuasive essay should have an introduction stating the thesis and main supporting points, three body paragraphs each explaining a supporting point with evidence and addressing counterarguments, and a conclusion that restates the importance of the topic and persuasively synthesizes the arguments.

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    Argumentative Essay

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    The document provides instructions for writing an argumentative or persuasive essay. The goal of this type of essay is to convince readers of the author's viewpoint on a topic through presenting logical reasons and evidence to support their position, while also acknowledging opposing viewpoints. A persuasive essay should have an introduction stating the thesis and main supporting points, three body paragraphs each explaining a supporting point with evidence and addressing counterarguments, and a conclusion that restates the importance of the topic and persuasively synthesizes the arguments.

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    The key takeaways are that an argumentative/persuasive essay aims to convince the reader of the author's viewpoint through logical reasoning and evidence. It should include the author's viewpoint, supporting evidence, and acknowledgement of opposing viewpoints.

    The main components of an argumentative/persuasive essay are the author's viewpoint, supporting evidence for that viewpoint, and addressing opposing viewpoints by explaining why the author's argument is stronger.

    The goal of a persuasive essay is to bring readers to the author's point of view and convince them that the author's position and arguments are valid.

    Argumentative/ Persuasive Essay

    Writing
    Argumentative aka persuasive essay

    • Persuasion and argument are often used


    interchangeably:
    Persuasion - a broad term = many tactics designed
    to move people to a position, a belief, or a course
    of action
    Argument - a specific kind of persuasion based on
    the principles of logic and reasoning

    • Argument and persuasion are often taught


    together because writers blend arguments in
    order to persuade the audience.
    What is an Argumentative/ Persuasive essay?

    • The author tries to convince readers to accept the viewpoint*


    he/ she makes by writing facts/ reasons that back up his/ her
    viewpoint.
    • 3 things:
    - Author’s viewpoint* (the author’s position)
    - Support for the viewpoint (evidence* to back up this opinion)
    - Opposing viewpoint (state it & explain why it is mistaken or not
    as strong as the author’s argument)

    *viewpoint (argument/ opinion/ position/ stance)


    * evidence (info, facts, anecdote, experience, statistics)
    What is the goal of a persuasive essay?

    1. Bring readers to your point of view


    2. Convince readers that your position or your
    arguments are valid

    How is that done?


    How to achieve the goal?

    1. By using tactful, courteous language with transition words


    that help your readers to follow your thoughts

    2. By clearly presenting your opinion (argument) and the main


    points that support it (the thesis statement=intro)

    3. By explaining in detail the main points that support your


    argument and acknowledging the opposing point of view
    (the body part)

    4. By synthesizing the information presented in the body of the


    essay and concluding the argument persuasively (conclusion)

    * offensive, ironic or sarcastic lng cannot persuade your audience


    Structure

    • Use the five paragraph structure:


    • Paragraph 1 = Introduction
    • Paragraph 2 = Body paragraph
    • Paragraph 3 = Body paragraph
    • Paragraph 4 = Body paragraph
    • Paragraph 5 = Conclusion
    Introduction

    1. Background: introduce your topic


    explain why this topic is
    important

    2. Thesis statement which includes: your opinion


    (argument) + the main points/ reasons that
    support it (supporting points)
    Body paragraphs
    Body paragraph 1:
    - Supporting point/ Reason 1 (from the thesis)
    - Evidence that supports this point (facts, anecdotes, statistics,
    experience)

    Body paragraph 2:
    - Supporting point/ Reason 2 (from the thesis)
    - Evidence that supports this point (facts, anecdotes, statistics,
    experience)

    Body paragraph 3:
    - Opposing point(s)/ counter point + refutation of the(se) point(s )
    (with the help of the supporting point from the thesis or a new one)
    Or
    Body paragraph 1:
    -Supporting point/ Reason 1 (from the thesis) + evidence that supports this
    point (facts, anecdotes, statistics, experience)
    -A counterclaim here*

    Body paragraph 2:
    -Supporting point/ Reason 2 (from the thesis) + evidence that supports this
    point (facts, anecdotes, statistics, experience)
    -Or a counterclaim here

    Body paragraph 3:
    -Supporting point/ Reason 3 (from the thesis) + evidence that
    supports this point (facts, anecdotes, statistics, experience)
    - Or here (a counterclaim)

    * You do not need a counterclaim for each body paragraph.


    Conclusion

    • Restate why the topic is important


    • Review the thesis - your opinion + the main
    points support it
    • Synthesize & conclude in a persuasive way
    Enjoy:
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAUKxr9
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