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How to Write an Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay uses rea

soning and evidence to take a definitive stand on a controversial or debatable issue. The essay explores multiple sides of a topic and ultimately demonstrates why one side or position is the best.

The First Steps Choose a specific issue to discuss. Some debatable issues cover a wide range of topics. For

example, "legalizing drugs" is too broad a subject because topi cs within that issue include legalizing marijuana, the effectiveness of the FDA, or whether a painkiller made in Europe should be allowed into the US. Any of these could be the sole focus of an argumentative paper.

Research both sides of the topic thoroughly. Even if you know which side you want to argue, research can identify counterarguments and help your paper show balance and exploration

rather than bias. Develop a working thesis. State your position on the issue and summarize your argument's

main reasons in one sentence. Capturing the main idea of each reason in a key word or phrase helps you to incorporate it into your thesis sentence and to stay focused in your argument.

Each b

ody paragraph should explain a reason fully. Synonyms or rephrasing of key words/phrases can be used to capture main arguments in the conclusion.

Body Paragraphs

Option #1: State your opinion at the beginning. List and explain the reasons for your choice. Acknowledge the other side's arguments; then disprove/refute those arguments.

This option

is useful when your audience already ha s some knowledge of the issue. It allows you to be more assertive, thus making a

stronger argument. o Select the strongest evidence from your research and present your points - usually one

point per body paragraph. o Next, explain one or two of the opposing side's points to show how readers might object

to your argument. Then, show how these arguments are not reasonable, not logical, or not effective. Be sure to reassert your own viewpoint and why it is the best choice.

Option #2:

Present both sides of the issue, then state your opinion and explain why you chose that side. This option is useful if you did not have an opinion on the issue prior to research, or your audience is not very familiar with your topic. o One half to two-thirds of your paper explains the issue, shows the opposing sides, and gives an assessment of each. This demonstrates that you have indeed conducted research and are an expert on the subject. o Next, when you state your position, readers might be more inclined to agree with you. o Last, explain your reasons for choosing that side without repeating ideas from previous paragraphs.

Final Steps: Revise and Edit

o Pretend that your readers are a skeptical panel or jurors. You can best convince them of your arguments by avoiding emotional or aggressive language and by using a mix of evidence types - facts, statistics, analogies, examples, expert opinions, or even personal experience. o Use third-person perspective for a more objective, credible writing voice. o Cite your sources! o To increase the chances that your audience will agree with you, start body paragraphs with ideas that both sides agree upon before arguing your point. o Know the other side's strongest arguments to defend against challenges from other students or your instructor. o In your conclusion, emphasize why your topic is important, summarize your arguments, and re state your position as the most sensible choice. Do not include new evidence or arguments.

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