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How to Write a good argumentative essay
How to Write a good argumentative essay
Basic Essay FormatIntroductionBodyFirst point and supporting informationSecond point and supporting informationThird point and supporting informationConclusion
Argumentative Essay format: IntroductionIn the introduction, you will define your claim by arguing why the issue is important and addressing the opposing claim
Introduction:Grab the readers attentionDescribe the issue and why it is important by presenting your thesis and evidenceIdentify the opposing claim to your argument
Introduction
Argumentative Essay format: Body ParagraphsThere are multiple ways in which you can structure the body paragraphs of an argumentative paper, but we will only look at one for now
The example we will be using is called the Claim/Counter Claim
Argumentative Essay format: Body Paragraphs cont. Use the first body paragraph to sate each counter point along with evidence that refutes this point
Body Part IFirst counter part and refuting informationSecond counter part and refuting informationThird counter point and refuting information
Argumentative Essay format: Body Paragraphs cont. Use the second body paragraph to state your argument, not the counterargument, by using your evidence that proves or supports this
Body Paragraph IIFirst point and supporting informationSecond point and supporting informationThird point and supporting information
Argumentative Essay format: ConclusionYour conclusion restates your claim and summarizes the evidence you provided to support it
ConclusionRestate claim and thesisSummarize main ideas and evidenceIdentify a solution (if possible)