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8 ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
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What is an argumentative essay?

 An argumentative essay tries to change the reader’s mind by

convincing the reader to agree with the writer’s point of
view. It attempts to be highly persuasive and logical.​

 Argumentative essay writing is a common assignment for

high school and college students. Generally, argumentative
essay topics are related to science, technology, politics, and
health care.​
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Argumentative essay require us to look at the

following:

 Advantages and Disadvantages​

 Expressing opinions/providing solutions to problems​

 Expressing arguments for or against a topic​

 Compare/contrast something or somebody​

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How to outline an argumentative essay in four steps:

 Introductory paragraph
The first paragraph of your essay should outline the topic, provide background information necessary
to understand your argument, outline the evidence you will present and states your thesis.​
 The thesis statements
This is part of your first paragraph. It is a concise, one-sentence summary of your main point and claim.​
 Body paragraphs
A typical argumentative essay comprises three or more paragraphs that explain the reasons why you
support your thesis. Each body paragraph should cover a different idea or piece of evidence. Body
paragraphs are where you back up your claims with examples, research, statistics, studies, and text
citations. ​
 Conclusion​
One paragraph that restates your thesis and summarizes all of the arguments made in your body
paragraphs.​
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Argumentative essay format

 Introduction:
The subject matter is introduced to the audience.​

 Main Body​:
Literature aspect of the topic is analysed.​

 Conclusion/Summary:
An assertion is made as to why the given argument is better. ​