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Writing
an
Argumentative
Essay
The argumentative essay, although bearing many similarities
to
the
persuasive (argument)
essay, has several very distinct differences.
The objective
of
a persuasive
essay
is
to
"win"
the reader over
to
your side
of
an
argument, while
the
primary objective
of
an
argumentative
essay
is
just
to
show
that
you have a valid
argu ment, allowing
the
reader either
to
adopt your position
or
to
"agree
to
disagree".
Another difference between
the
two
types
of
essay
is
that
in the
persuasive
essay,
although you acknowledge the opposing view,
only one side
of
the issue
is
debated.
An
important part
of
the
argumentative
essay
is
to
use
evidence both
to
substanti.ate one's
own position and
to
refute
the
opposing argument.
BasIc
Essay
Format
I.
Introduction
II.
Body
A.
First pOint
and
supporting info
B.
Second
point and supporting info
C.
Third pOint
and
supporting info
III. Conclusion
The final difference between the argumentative
essay
and
the argument (persuasive)
essay
is
the organization
of
the composition. The persuasive
essay
follows the
basic
essay
format
as
displayed
in
the
example.
The argumentative
essay
may be formatted In several ways:
Example 1: Claim/Counter Claim I
Introduce
the
topic and state or explain
the
I.
Introduction (Claim
and
counter claim statement)
question. State both
the
claim (your position)
and
he counter claim (the opposing position).
II. Body Part I
Start building a strong
case
by refuting
or
A.
First counter point and refuting information
disproving
the
opposing position. .
B.Second counter point and refuting information
Use
one paragraph
to
state
each
counter point,
C.
Third counter point and refuting information
ollowing your statement with related evidence
that
refutes
the
point.
III
Body Part
II
Present your
case
in the second section .of
the
.
A.
First point and supporting information
body.
B.
Second
point and supporting information
Use
one paragraph
to
state
each
of
your points,
C.
Third point
and
supporting information
ollowlng your statement with the evidence
that
proves or supports your point.
IV
Conclusion - Restatement
of
claim
and
summary
The conclusion
of
this format
is
a restatement
of
of
the main ideas
your claim and a summary
of
the information
that
supports it.