Writing a Convincing Conclusion for Your Argumentative Essay

The video tutorial covers the basics of argumentative writing, including key terms like topic, claim, and reason. It provides an example essay on drones, emphasizing their usefulness in dangerous and tedious tasks. The tutorial then focuses on revising the essay's conclusion, highlighting the importance of restating claims and reasons in a new way and adding a call to action. The goal is to make writing more convincing and clear.

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

• A summary of the entire essay

• A specific opinion that can be supported by evidence

• A general statement about the topic

• An unrelated fact about the topic

Why are drones considered useful according to the draft essay?

• They are only used for recreational purposes

• They can perform dangerous and tedious tasks efficiently

• They are a new trend with no practical applications

• They are expensive and complex to operate

What is the main issue with the original conclusion of the drone essay?

• It uses too many technical terms

• It introduces new, irrelevant details

• It restates the claim too many times

• It is too short and lacks detail

What should a revised conclusion include according to the lesson?

• Unrelated anecdotes

• New arguments and claims

• A restatement of the claim and reasons in a new way

• A detailed summary of the introduction

What is the purpose of a call to action in a conclusion?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To restate the introduction

• To tell the reader what to think or do next

• To introduce new evidence

How can drones benefit farmers according to the revised conclusion?

• By replacing all human workers

• By allowing them to monitor fields from home

• By increasing the cost of farming

• By making farming obsolete

What is the overall message about drones in the revised conclusion?

• Drones offer numerous possibilities and should be embraced

• Drones should be feared and avoided

• Drones are a passing trend

• Drones are only useful for military purposes