Purpose of Argumentative Essays @ An argument follows when two groups disagree about something. @ An argumentative essay is also one that attempts/tries to change the readers mind, to convince the reader to agree with the point of view of the writer. © Argumentative essays attempt to be highly persuasive and logical. ®@ When writing an argumentative essay assume that your reader disagrees with you, bu remember your reader is no /ess intelligent than you. ®@ Write objectively, logically, and respectfully. Writing Argument Essays THESIS STATEMENT Your thesis statementin an argumentative essay must be strong and to the point. Often persuasive thesis statementsinclude the words “should,” “ought,” and “must.” Examples: *The death penalty should be abolished. “Cigarette smoking should be banned. “Teens who are are caught texting while driving ought to have their licenses revoked. Tuition rates must decrease.ARGUMENT WRITING CHEAT SHEET PURPOSE To inform an audience that your viewpoint deserves consideration STRATEGY To present information on both sides of an issue by favoring one side and casting reasonable doubt about the merits of the othor side PHRASES: whi true that. Opponents will claim. In spite of the fa ‘STYLE Logical Professional Detached ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Resourees including claims and coun- ferdaims are the keys to validating your position, PERSUASIVE WRITING CHEAT SHEET PURPOSE To move an audience to action or to convince an audience to adopt your viewpoint STRATEGY To present information and opinions ‘on one side of an issue by develop- ing a strong connection with a target audience Personal Emotional ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS ochieving your goal,Persuasive Writing |] Tntioductiors Making Your Point Detals ther Words Tn Forty second, tec. Foe nal. avons Fert reaen..Futhemore Ie foc crguents fea that Inaddtion For nse. fe Hencersndaae se ree mt isco. Fly espa hil ae Tanwrtberesd Leyte a, fe Of eouse Besides s Sor Inthnenirei: Age Forte esos Korver: you conse Thother words On the whole, Sir | Inston " wi Cenaiiy ‘or 5 Specialy Wah dot eB uation... Similarly, Tf. then. Th bre} A Vecaae Undoubtedly 0 EGU a LU ae ae eed * general statement / hook + elaboration > > scope (can incude a defrition) © thesis statement clearly stating the Position (one side) of the author topic sentence + support topic sentence + support topic sentence CONCLUSION |summory of position & "i ideas / link toaction _ |° “13ing comments/final thoughts wiki-witeh