Developing an Argument

This is a kind of writing where the students establishes a position in a given topic and then uses evidence to persuade the audience to see things from his/her point of view.

• ACADEMIC TEXT

• LITERARY WRITING

• ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

• COMPREHENSIVE WRITING

In academic writing, this is usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

• CONCEPT

• QUESTION

• RESEARCH

• ARGUMENT

In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, the following may be included as supporting evidence EXCEPT;

• DIARIES

• CURRENT ISSUES

• IN-DEPTH STUDIES

• ANALYSES

Manifestoes help you organize your stand on an issue and convince the people to change their mind about things which many of them are pretty firm about.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does ‘reasonable argument’ mean?

• A strong statement

• A written response to a claim

• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim

• An opinion you believe in

It is the opposing claim of your topic; the other side.

What are good examples of evidence to help support your stand on an issue?

• Research and Survey results

• Expert Opinions

• Interview of an Ordinary citizen

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which of the following should NOT be included in the introduction of a position paper?

• SUMMARY

• TOPIC

• THESIS STATEMENT

• BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Which among the choices can be a source of evidence to

strengthen one’s claims?

• STATISTICS

• JOURNALS

• RESEARCHES

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which of the arguments is logical appeal?

• Everyone knows that bottled drinking water is healthy.

• Water bottles can be recycled, but many don't get recycled.

• Filipinos use 163 million plastic sachet packets daily.

• Using refillable water bottles can help reduce the amount of trash in our landfills.