Argumentative Essay
Arguing a Solution
- Position. Take a clear position on an arguable topic.
- Reasons. Develop main reasons, keeping audience in mind.
- Evidence. Support all reasons with strong research.
- Opposition. Acknowledge the opposing argument and take it out.
Sample Essays
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Rhetoric Review
In small groups, design and color a board with your explanation, definition, and examples for your term.
- Rhetoric
- Ethos
- Logos
- Pathos
- Argument
- Fallacy
Using Rhetoric Notes
Ethos
- Research
- Unbiased
Pathos
- Emotional
- Storytelling
- So What?
Logos
- Logical
- History
- Facts
- Statistics
- Evidence
- Authority/Pros
- Background
Creating Structure
Structure is very important to making an argument. It needs to be deliberate and well organized. You cannot come across as being all over the place. An argument needs order in order for the audience to follow along.
Here is one possible outline to use to build your paper:
- Position (thesis)
- Background
- Reason with evidence
- Reason with evidence
- Reason with evidence
- Reason with evidence
- Counterargument with refutation
- Conclusion with so what question addressing audience