ARGUMENT ESSAY TERMINOLOGY

What kind of writing is when the writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support it.

A topic from society that people have different

opinions about.

The writer's stance (opinion) about the issue/argument.

What is another word for topic sentences=main points that use logic to support your claim.

facts, data, statistics that support REASONS/topic sentences & the claim

States specific reason why someone would disagree with your claim.

Evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim/tells why the counterclaim is wrong. It points out a problem with the opposing argument.

'It might seem that' or 'some people claim' are transition phrases to start what part of the essay.

However or Yet or Nevertheless are all transition words that begin what part of the argument essay.

Where does the claim go in an essay? Be very specific in your response.