Watch the slideshow (created by Jennifer Vigille) to understand the development of an argument essay. While the terminology varies a little from other tutorials I have posted to my blog, you will see that the general concepts are the same.
If you have any questions after viewing this slide-show, be certain to ask your questions in the Ask the Instructor thread of our Discussion Board forum.
Transcript of Argumentative Essay
Planning
When you plan, you need to briefly outline your claim, 3 reasons, evidence., and your conclusion statement. This planning page will help you stay on track and give you a clear road map for your essay.
It should look something like this:
Claim -
R1-
Evidence:
R2-
Evidence:
R3-
Evidence:
Counter Argument -
Conclusion statement -
Introduction
Your introduction should include a hook, background knowledge, and your claim + 3 reasons.
1 -2. Hook - your hook is what grabs the reader's attention
* Try to avoid being cliche *
3-4. Background Knowledge - should be brief and only introduce the topic
5. Claim + 3 Reasons - Answer the question and briefly state your 3 reasons why the reader should agree with your claim.
*** Reasons are not evidence***
Counterclaim
- Add it to your last body paragraph
3rd body paragraph/ Counterclaim outline
Topic sentence - 3rd reason
Evidence- supporting 3rd reason
Explanatory sentence- explain evidence
Counterclaim - opposing view
Rebuttal- argument against counterclaim
Evidence - against counterclaim
Conclusion Sentence - connect back to claim
Body Paragraphs
Explain your points! Proof is key!
The body paragraphs should be the easiest thing to do because you are just backing up your answer.
1. Topic sentence - restate your reason
2. Explain - your voice
3. Evidence - include evidence that supports your point
4 (can be 2 sentences). Explanatory Sentence - Explain your evidence and how it connects to your reason
5. Conclusion Statement - connect everything back to claim
Argumentative Essay
A good essay is all about balance and proof!
Conclusion
1 - Restate (say it differently) your claim and the 3 reasons that support your claim.
2&3 - Answer "So What?"
4 - Close out with a strong affirmative statement towards your claim.
*Try to avoid being cliche*
Evidence
A word about evidence....
*Always cite words that are not yours*
Option 1) Introduce your evidence:
According to ______ ,
The article _______ states,
Option 2) Cite source at the end of the quotation
(Source 1)
( *source title*)
(*author's name*)
Proofread & Revise
If time allows, go back and read what you wrote. Small changes can be the difference between a 9 and a 10.
© 2018 Jeanette L. H. Dick
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