Writing Effective Arguments

Writing Effective Arguments

By Rebecca Roberts-Bain

ARGUMENTS

DEFINITION

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A series of reasoned statements written in a logical manner to present ideas on an issue

Is an argument the same as persuasive writing?

Multiple Choice

Is an argument the same as persuasive writing?

• YES

• NO

• I DONT KNOW

​Goal of an Argumentative Essay

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To get reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point of view.

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Techniques

• ​Relevant reasons

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• Credible facts

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• Evidence to show the writer has a valid and worthy perspective

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​VIEWPOINT

• ​Give your main points

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• Acknowledge that opposing views exists

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​Counter-argument

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• Shows that you are a fair-minded person

• Gives you the opportunity to counter these views

• Helps you to demonstrate that your own view is the more worthy one to hold.

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Consider points the opposing team may raise and show that these are not

​Attitude of the writer

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The writer is sharing a conviction, whether the audience ends up agreeing or not.

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English

Quiz

Multiple Choice

PERSUASIVE WRiTING VS ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS

The main difference between them is that the persuasive essay depends on opinions and emotions while an argumentative essay uses logic and reason.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• I DO NOT KNOW

• THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE

Uses personal thoughts, feelings, emotions and opinions

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More informal​

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Purpose: Convince the reader to change his/her mind or agree with writer

Presents one side of an argument using data, facts, research​

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Formal: Avoid using I, We​

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Purpose: To share point of view​

Persuasive Writing vs Argumentative Essays

Quiz

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Arguments

​Persuasive Writing

Multiple Choice

The following is true about PERSUASIVE WRITING EXCEPT

• One-sided

• Presents counter argument

• Aims to sway the reader's opinion to believe that this opinion is the right one

• self-centred

Multiple Choice

When writing an argument, it is important to

• Use formal language

• Identify 3 or 4 main points

• Provide evidence by use of statistics, research data, examples

• All o f the above