How To Write An Argumentative Essay

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How To Write An Argumentative Essay What is an argument: An argument is a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating what the writer believes. 1. Claim A position or point of view that the author wants others to understand and accept. A good claim is: • Specific • Debatable Defensible • Signifial Claim VS Opinion: CLAIM: Is part of an argument. That can be supported by evidence AND challenged! OPINION: Something you believe that is not supported by evidence. Does not take a stance or demonstrate that there is MORE than one side to the argument. 2. Evidence Information that supports a claim,proving that the claim is reasonable. Types of Evidence: • Anecdotal Evidence: Based on personal observation and experience. • Factual Evidence: data, facts, and research performed by experts. Textual Evidence: details from the text. • For example . For instance How to identify Evidence: 3. Explanation How the evidence supports the claim Why is this important So readers can fully understand your point of view. 4. Counterclaim To challenge the author argument When making a claim it's important to address the counterclaim to explain that even though there is another side to the argument The other side is still wrong. 5. Rebuttal when you go against the counterclaim to show you are actually right. What is it for? Taking the counterclaim and flipping it against the other side. 6. Conclusion The final piece of writing in...

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