Materi Academic Writing Argumentative Essay
Today, I would like to share what is argumentative essay. I got this lesson from lovely ITB English lecture (big thank to him). So, let's get started.
What is an argument?
In academic writing, an argument is usually a main idea, often called a "claim" or "thesis statement," backed up with evidence that supports the idea.
In academic writing, an argument is usually a main idea, often called a "claim" or "thesis statement," backed up with evidence that supports the idea.
• An argument has basically two parts: a claim and
support.
• The claim asserts an opinion, judgment, or point of view that the writer wants readers to accept as true or, at least, as reasonable.
• The support is the heart of the argument, the reasoning that seeks to convince readers to accept the claim. The reasons explain why the writer thinks the claims should be acceptable to reader. The backing provides evidence, explanation, and further justification.
• The claim asserts an opinion, judgment, or point of view that the writer wants readers to accept as true or, at least, as reasonable.
• The support is the heart of the argument, the reasoning that seeks to convince readers to accept the claim. The reasons explain why the writer thinks the claims should be acceptable to reader. The backing provides evidence, explanation, and further justification.
Motorcycles are preferable to cars.
A.They use less petrol.
B. They cause little air pollution
You can join A and B by using listing markers: furthermore, besides, in addition, moreover, also,
etc.
Motorcycles
are preferable to cars because they use less petrol. Furthermore, they cause little
air pollution
.
Possible
Overall Structures for the Argumentative Essay
Below
are three basic plans for argumentative essays. Notice that in each plan, one
or more of the body paragraph) can be OPTIONAL (that is, you will choose either
to use or not to use that paragraphs.
Plan
A
I. Introduction (+ thesis statement of
intent)
II. Pro argument #1 (weakest argument that
supports your opinion)
III. Pro argument #2 (stronger argument that
supports your opinion)
IV. Pro argument #3 (strongest argument that
supports your opinion)
V. Con (Counterarguments and your refutation)
VI. Solution
to the problem (OPTIONAL: depends on the assignment,
your audience, and the available material)
VII.
Conclusion (summary- + solution, prediction, or recommendation)
Plan
B
I. Introduction
(+ thesis statement of intent)
II. Con
(Counterarguments + your refutation)
III. Pro
argument #1 (the weakest argument that supports your opinion)
IV. Pro
argument #2 (stronger argument that supports your opinion)
V. Pro
argument #3 (strongest arguments that supports your opinion)
VI.
Solution to the problem (OPTIONAL: depends on the assignment, your audience,
and the available material)
VII.
Conclusion (summary + solution, prediction, or recommendation)
Plan
C
I.
Introduction (+ thesis statement of intent)
II. Counterargument #1 + Pro argument to refute
it
I. II.
Counterargument #2 + Pro argument to refute it
IV.
Counterargument #3 + Pro argument to refute it
V. Counterargument #4 + Pro argument to refute
it (OPTIONAL: depends on available material)
VI.
Solution to the problem (OPTIONAL: depends on the assignment, your audience,
and the available material)
VII.
Conclusion (summary + solution, prediction, or
recommendation)
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