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Argumentative Writing Notes
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Why learn to write an argument?
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What is an argument?
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What are the elements (parts) of an argument?
1. Claim –
2. Reason –
3. Counterargument –
4. Support –
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How do I know the argument is strong?
1. The reasons –
2. The reasons –
3. The claim and reasons –
4. The evidence –
5. The logic is –
6. The argument –
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Ways to support an argument:
Statistics
Examples
Observations
Anecdotes
Quotations
Support you opinion! Why do you feel the way you do about the issue? What
facts, statistics, examples, quotations, anecdotes, or expert opinion support your
view? Can you identify and argue against the counterclaims?
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How will my paper look when I am finished?
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2:
Counterargument
Paragraph 3: Reason #1
Paragraph 4: Reason #2
Paragraph 5: Reason #3
Paragraph 6: Conclusion
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What will make my argument weak?
Types of Fallacy
(faulty
reasoning)
1. Circular
reasoning
Definition
2.
Overgeneralization
3. Hasty
generalization
4. Stereoyping
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Traits of Strong Writing:
1. Ideas –
2. Organization –
3. Conventions –
4. Content and Understanding -
Example