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Argumentative Writing
Structure
•Introduction
- Anecdote, rhetorical question, personal experience
- Stating topic statement
- Related information
- Stating your position/stance
•Presenting Arguments
- Identify sub-topics for each paragraph
- Create a strong argument with facts and information
- Be specific to the topic
- Present alternate perspectives on the topic with
discussion
- Refute gently and stick to your position
• Conclusion
- Recapitulate the topic of discussion/argument
- Restate your thesis (conviction/belief)