Argumentative Essay

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This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, & REASONING for the purpose of persuading others

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argumentative essay

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What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER?

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Argue for/against a topic

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Before choosing a position or side, you should:

• develop a thesis
• write the introduction
• consider both sides
• make an outline

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consider both sides

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Once you choose a position/side, you should

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develop your overall claim/thesis

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A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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argument

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What is a claim?

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Your overall view and reasons for supporting a topic

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What is the purpose of claims? Options: Support the argument, Restate the argument, Share facts with the reader, Share the author's point of view.

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Support the argument.

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This tells more about the reasons that support a claim, especially why it matters.

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evidence

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“Students should not be required to do community service” is a/an

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overall claim/thesis

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__________is the opposing claim; the other side

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Counter-claim