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The Modes of Discourse—Exposition, Description, Narration, Argumentation (EDNA)—are common paper assignments you may encounter in your writing classes. Although these genres have been criticized by some composition scholars, the Purdue OWL recognizes the wide spread use of these approaches and students’ need to understand and produce them.
What is an argumentative essay?
The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
Please note : Some confusion may occur between the argumentative essay and the expository essay. These two genres are similar, but the argumentative essay differs from the expository essay in the amount of pre-writing (invention) and research involved. The argumentative essay is commonly assigned as a capstone or final project in first year writing or advanced composition courses and involves lengthy, detailed research. Expository essays involve less research and are shorter in length. Expository essays are often used for in-class writing exercises or tests, such as the GED or GRE.
Argumentative essay assignments generally call for extensive research of literature or previously published material. Argumentative assignments may also require empirical research where the student collects data through interviews, surveys, observations, or experiments. Detailed research allows the student to learn about the topic and to understand different points of view regarding the topic so that she/he may choose a position and support it with the evidence collected during research. Regardless of the amount or type of research involved, argumentative essays must establish a clear thesis and follow sound reasoning.
The structure of the argumentative essay is held together by the following.
- A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay.
In the first paragraph of an argument essay, students should set the context by reviewing the topic in a general way. Next the author should explain why the topic is important ( exigence ) or why readers should care about the issue. Lastly, students should present the thesis statement. It is essential that this thesis statement be appropriately narrowed to follow the guidelines set forth in the assignment. If the student does not master this portion of the essay, it will be quite difficult to compose an effective or persuasive essay.
- Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Transitions are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together. Without logical progression of thought, the reader is unable to follow the essay’s argument, and the structure will collapse. Transitions should wrap up the idea from the previous section and introduce the idea that is to follow in the next section.
- Body paragraphs that include evidential support.
Each paragraph should be limited to the discussion of one general idea. This will allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. In addition, such conciseness creates an ease of readability for one’s audience. It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph. Some paragraphs will directly support the thesis statement with evidence collected during research. It is also important to explain how and why the evidence supports the thesis ( warrant ).
However, argumentative essays should also consider and explain differing points of view regarding the topic. Depending on the length of the assignment, students should dedicate one or two paragraphs of an argumentative essay to discussing conflicting opinions on the topic. Rather than explaining how these differing opinions are wrong outright, students should note how opinions that do not align with their thesis might not be well informed or how they might be out of date.
- Evidential support (whether factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal).
The argumentative essay requires well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current information to support the thesis statement and consider other points of view. Some factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal evidence should support the thesis. However, students must consider multiple points of view when collecting evidence. As noted in the paragraph above, a successful and well-rounded argumentative essay will also discuss opinions not aligning with the thesis. It is unethical to exclude evidence that may not support the thesis. It is not the student’s job to point out how other positions are wrong outright, but rather to explain how other positions may not be well informed or up to date on the topic.
- A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis, but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided.
It is at this point of the essay that students may begin to struggle. This is the portion of the essay that will leave the most immediate impression on the mind of the reader. Therefore, it must be effective and logical. Do not introduce any new information into the conclusion; rather, synthesize the information presented in the body of the essay. Restate why the topic is important, review the main points, and review your thesis. You may also want to include a short discussion of more research that should be completed in light of your work.
A complete argument
Perhaps it is helpful to think of an essay in terms of a conversation or debate with a classmate. If I were to discuss the cause of World War II and its current effect on those who lived through the tumultuous time, there would be a beginning, middle, and end to the conversation. In fact, if I were to end the argument in the middle of my second point, questions would arise concerning the current effects on those who lived through the conflict. Therefore, the argumentative essay must be complete, and logically so, leaving no doubt as to its intent or argument.
The five-paragraph essay
A common method for writing an argumentative essay is the five-paragraph approach. This is, however, by no means the only formula for writing such essays. If it sounds straightforward, that is because it is; in fact, the method consists of (a) an introductory paragraph (b) three evidentiary body paragraphs that may include discussion of opposing views and (c) a conclusion.
Longer argumentative essays
Complex issues and detailed research call for complex and detailed essays. Argumentative essays discussing a number of research sources or empirical research will most certainly be longer than five paragraphs. Authors may have to discuss the context surrounding the topic, sources of information and their credibility, as well as a number of different opinions on the issue before concluding the essay. Many of these factors will be determined by the assignment.
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Need to defend your opinion on an issue? Argumentative essays are one of the most popular types of essays you’ll write in school. They combine persuasive arguments with fact-based research, and, when done well, can be powerful tools for making someone agree with your point of view. If you’re struggling to write an argumentative essay or just want to learn more about them, seeing examples can be a big help.
After giving an overview of this type of essay, we provide three argumentative essay examples. After each essay, we explain in-depth how the essay was structured, what worked, and where the essay could be improved. We end with tips for making your own argumentative essay as strong as possible.
What Is an Argumentative Essay?
An argumentative essay is an essay that uses evidence and facts to support the claim it’s making. Its purpose is to persuade the reader to agree with the argument being made.
A good argumentative essay will use facts and evidence to support the argument, rather than just the author’s thoughts and opinions. For example, say you wanted to write an argumentative essay stating that Charleston, SC is a great destination for families. You couldn’t just say that it’s a great place because you took your family there and enjoyed it. For it to be an argumentative essay, you need to have facts and data to support your argument, such as the number of child-friendly attractions in Charleston, special deals you can get with kids, and surveys of people who visited Charleston as a family and enjoyed it. The first argument is based entirely on feelings, whereas the second is based on evidence that can be proven.
The standard five paragraph format is common, but not required, for argumentative essays. These essays typically follow one of two formats: the Toulmin model or the Rogerian model.
- The Toulmin model is the most common. It begins with an introduction, follows with a thesis/claim, and gives data and evidence to support that claim. This style of essay also includes rebuttals of counterarguments.
- The Rogerian model analyzes two sides of an argument and reaches a conclusion after weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each.
3 Good Argumentative Essay Examples + Analysis
Below are three examples of argumentative essays, written by yours truly in my school days, as well as analysis of what each did well and where it could be improved.
Argumentative Essay Example 1
Proponents of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won’t have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are. They could also access more materials because libraries won’t have to buy physical copies of books; they can simply rent out as many digital copies as they need.
However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause numerous health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes, headaches, and eye strain, at much higher instances than reading print does. People who use tablets and mobile devices excessively also have a higher incidence of more serious health issues such as fibromyalgia, shoulder and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle strain. I know that whenever I read from my e-reader for too long, my eyes begin to feel tired and my neck hurts. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens.
Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for toddlers and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Similarly, a Pew survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can’t offer nearly as well or as easily.
While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the myriad issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.
The author begins by giving an overview of the counter-argument, then the thesis appears as the first sentence in the third paragraph. The essay then spends the rest of the paper dismantling the counter argument and showing why readers should believe the other side.
What this essay does well:
- Although it’s a bit unusual to have the thesis appear fairly far into the essay, it works because, once the thesis is stated, the rest of the essay focuses on supporting it since the counter-argument has already been discussed earlier in the paper.
- This essay includes numerous facts and cites studies to support its case. By having specific data to rely on, the author’s argument is stronger and readers will be more inclined to agree with it.
- For every argument the other side makes, the author makes sure to refute it and follow up with why her opinion is the stronger one. In order to make a strong argument, it’s important to dismantle the other side, which this essay does this by making the author's view appear stronger.
- This is a shorter paper, and if it needed to be expanded to meet length requirements, it could include more examples and go more into depth with them, such as by explaining specific cases where people benefited from local libraries.
- Additionally, while the paper uses lots of data, the author also mentions their own experience with using tablets. This should be removed since argumentative essays focus on facts and data to support an argument, not the author’s own opinion or experiences. Replacing that with more data on health issues associated with screen time would strengthen the essay.
- Some of the points made aren't completely accurate , particularly the one about digital books being cheaper. It actually often costs a library more money to rent out numerous digital copies of a book compared to buying a single physical copy. Make sure in your own essay you thoroughly research each of the points and rebuttals you make, otherwise you'll look like you don't know the issue that well.
Argumentative Essay Example 2
There are multiple drugs available to treat malaria, and many of them work well and save lives, but malaria eradication programs that focus too much on them and not enough on prevention haven’t seen long-term success in Sub-Saharan Africa. A major program to combat malaria was WHO’s Global Malaria Eradication Programme. Started in 1955, it had a goal of eliminating malaria in Africa within the next ten years. Based upon previously successful programs in Brazil and the United States, the program focused mainly on vector control. This included widely distributing chloroquine and spraying large amounts of DDT. More than one billion dollars was spent trying to abolish malaria. However, the program suffered from many problems and in 1969, WHO was forced to admit that the program had not succeeded in eradicating malaria. The number of people in Sub-Saharan Africa who contracted malaria as well as the number of malaria deaths had actually increased over 10% during the time the program was active.
One of the major reasons for the failure of the project was that it set uniform strategies and policies. By failing to consider variations between governments, geography, and infrastructure, the program was not nearly as successful as it could have been. Sub-Saharan Africa has neither the money nor the infrastructure to support such an elaborate program, and it couldn’t be run the way it was meant to. Most African countries don't have the resources to send all their people to doctors and get shots, nor can they afford to clear wetlands or other malaria prone areas. The continent’s spending per person for eradicating malaria was just a quarter of what Brazil spent. Sub-Saharan Africa simply can’t rely on a plan that requires more money, infrastructure, and expertise than they have to spare.
Additionally, the widespread use of chloroquine has created drug resistant parasites which are now plaguing Sub-Saharan Africa. Because chloroquine was used widely but inconsistently, mosquitoes developed resistance, and chloroquine is now nearly completely ineffective in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 95% of mosquitoes resistant to it. As a result, newer, more expensive drugs need to be used to prevent and treat malaria, which further drives up the cost of malaria treatment for a region that can ill afford it.
Instead of developing plans to treat malaria after the infection has incurred, programs should focus on preventing infection from occurring in the first place. Not only is this plan cheaper and more effective, reducing the number of people who contract malaria also reduces loss of work/school days which can further bring down the productivity of the region.
One of the cheapest and most effective ways of preventing malaria is to implement insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs). These nets provide a protective barrier around the person or people using them. While untreated bed nets are still helpful, those treated with insecticides are much more useful because they stop mosquitoes from biting people through the nets, and they help reduce mosquito populations in a community, thus helping people who don’t even own bed nets. Bed nets are also very effective because most mosquito bites occur while the person is sleeping, so bed nets would be able to drastically reduce the number of transmissions during the night. In fact, transmission of malaria can be reduced by as much as 90% in areas where the use of ITNs is widespread. Because money is so scarce in Sub-Saharan Africa, the low cost is a great benefit and a major reason why the program is so successful. Bed nets cost roughly 2 USD to make, last several years, and can protect two adults. Studies have shown that, for every 100-1000 more nets are being used, one less child dies of malaria. With an estimated 300 million people in Africa not being protected by mosquito nets, there’s the potential to save three million lives by spending just a few dollars per person.
Reducing the number of people who contract malaria would also reduce poverty levels in Africa significantly, thus improving other aspects of society like education levels and the economy. Vector control is more effective than treatment strategies because it means fewer people are getting sick. When fewer people get sick, the working population is stronger as a whole because people are not put out of work from malaria, nor are they caring for sick relatives. Malaria-afflicted families can typically only harvest 40% of the crops that healthy families can harvest. Additionally, a family with members who have malaria spends roughly a quarter of its income treatment, not including the loss of work they also must deal with due to the illness. It’s estimated that malaria costs Africa 12 billion USD in lost income every year. A strong working population creates a stronger economy, which Sub-Saharan Africa is in desperate need of.
This essay begins with an introduction, which ends with the thesis (that malaria eradication plans in Sub-Saharan Africa should focus on prevention rather than treatment). The first part of the essay lays out why the counter argument (treatment rather than prevention) is not as effective, and the second part of the essay focuses on why prevention of malaria is the better path to take.
- The thesis appears early, is stated clearly, and is supported throughout the rest of the essay. This makes the argument clear for readers to understand and follow throughout the essay.
- There’s lots of solid research in this essay, including specific programs that were conducted and how successful they were, as well as specific data mentioned throughout. This evidence helps strengthen the author’s argument.
- The author makes a case for using expanding bed net use over waiting until malaria occurs and beginning treatment, but not much of a plan is given for how the bed nets would be distributed or how to ensure they’re being used properly. By going more into detail of what she believes should be done, the author would be making a stronger argument.
- The introduction of the essay does a good job of laying out the seriousness of the problem, but the conclusion is short and abrupt. Expanding it into its own paragraph would give the author a final way to convince readers of her side of the argument.
Argumentative Essay Example 3
There are many ways payments could work. They could be in the form of a free-market approach, where athletes are able to earn whatever the market is willing to pay them, it could be a set amount of money per athlete, or student athletes could earn income from endorsements, autographs, and control of their likeness, similar to the way top Olympians earn money.
Proponents of the idea believe that, because college athletes are the ones who are training, participating in games, and bringing in audiences, they should receive some sort of compensation for their work. If there were no college athletes, the NCAA wouldn’t exist, college coaches wouldn’t receive there (sometimes very high) salaries, and brands like Nike couldn’t profit from college sports. In fact, the NCAA brings in roughly $1 billion in revenue a year, but college athletes don’t receive any of that money in the form of a paycheck. Additionally, people who believe college athletes should be paid state that paying college athletes will actually encourage them to remain in college longer and not turn pro as quickly, either by giving them a way to begin earning money in college or requiring them to sign a contract stating they’ll stay at the university for a certain number of years while making an agreed-upon salary.
Supporters of this idea point to Zion Williamson, the Duke basketball superstar, who, during his freshman year, sustained a serious knee injury. Many argued that, even if he enjoyed playing for Duke, it wasn’t worth risking another injury and ending his professional career before it even began for a program that wasn’t paying him. Williamson seems to have agreed with them and declared his eligibility for the NCAA draft later that year. If he was being paid, he may have stayed at Duke longer. In fact, roughly a third of student athletes surveyed stated that receiving a salary while in college would make them “strongly consider” remaining collegiate athletes longer before turning pro.
Paying athletes could also stop the recruitment scandals that have plagued the NCAA. In 2018, the NCAA stripped the University of Louisville's men's basketball team of its 2013 national championship title because it was discovered coaches were using sex workers to entice recruits to join the team. There have been dozens of other recruitment scandals where college athletes and recruits have been bribed with anything from having their grades changed, to getting free cars, to being straight out bribed. By paying college athletes and putting their salaries out in the open, the NCAA could end the illegal and underhanded ways some schools and coaches try to entice athletes to join.
People who argue against the idea of paying college athletes believe the practice could be disastrous for college sports. By paying athletes, they argue, they’d turn college sports into a bidding war, where only the richest schools could afford top athletes, and the majority of schools would be shut out from developing a talented team (though some argue this already happens because the best players often go to the most established college sports programs, who typically pay their coaches millions of dollars per year). It could also ruin the tight camaraderie of many college teams if players become jealous that certain teammates are making more money than they are.
They also argue that paying college athletes actually means only a small fraction would make significant money. Out of the 350 Division I athletic departments, fewer than a dozen earn any money. Nearly all the money the NCAA makes comes from men’s football and basketball, so paying college athletes would make a small group of men--who likely will be signed to pro teams and begin making millions immediately out of college--rich at the expense of other players.
Those against paying college athletes also believe that the athletes are receiving enough benefits already. The top athletes already receive scholarships that are worth tens of thousands per year, they receive free food/housing/textbooks, have access to top medical care if they are injured, receive top coaching, get travel perks and free gear, and can use their time in college as a way to capture the attention of professional recruiters. No other college students receive anywhere near as much from their schools.
People on this side also point out that, while the NCAA brings in a massive amount of money each year, it is still a non-profit organization. How? Because over 95% of those profits are redistributed to its members’ institutions in the form of scholarships, grants, conferences, support for Division II and Division III teams, and educational programs. Taking away a significant part of that revenue would hurt smaller programs that rely on that money to keep running.
While both sides have good points, it’s clear that the negatives of paying college athletes far outweigh the positives. College athletes spend a significant amount of time and energy playing for their school, but they are compensated for it by the scholarships and perks they receive. Adding a salary to that would result in a college athletic system where only a small handful of athletes (those likely to become millionaires in the professional leagues) are paid by a handful of schools who enter bidding wars to recruit them, while the majority of student athletics and college athletic programs suffer or even shut down for lack of money. Continuing to offer the current level of benefits to student athletes makes it possible for as many people to benefit from and enjoy college sports as possible.
This argumentative essay follows the Rogerian model. It discusses each side, first laying out multiple reasons people believe student athletes should be paid, then discussing reasons why the athletes shouldn’t be paid. It ends by stating that college athletes shouldn’t be paid by arguing that paying them would destroy college athletics programs and cause them to have many of the issues professional sports leagues have.
- Both sides of the argument are well developed, with multiple reasons why people agree with each side. It allows readers to get a full view of the argument and its nuances.
- Certain statements on both sides are directly rebuffed in order to show where the strengths and weaknesses of each side lie and give a more complete and sophisticated look at the argument.
- Using the Rogerian model can be tricky because oftentimes you don’t explicitly state your argument until the end of the paper. Here, the thesis doesn’t appear until the first sentence of the final paragraph. That doesn’t give readers a lot of time to be convinced that your argument is the right one, compared to a paper where the thesis is stated in the beginning and then supported throughout the paper. This paper could be strengthened if the final paragraph was expanded to more fully explain why the author supports the view, or if the paper had made it clearer that paying athletes was the weaker argument throughout.
3 Tips for Writing a Good Argumentative Essay
Now that you’ve seen examples of what good argumentative essay samples look like, follow these three tips when crafting your own essay.
#1: Make Your Thesis Crystal Clear
The thesis is the key to your argumentative essay; if it isn’t clear or readers can’t find it easily, your entire essay will be weak as a result. Always make sure that your thesis statement is easy to find. The typical spot for it is the final sentence of the introduction paragraph, but if it doesn’t fit in that spot for your essay, try to at least put it as the first or last sentence of a different paragraph so it stands out more.
Also make sure that your thesis makes clear what side of the argument you’re on. After you’ve written it, it’s a great idea to show your thesis to a couple different people--classmates are great for this. Just by reading your thesis they should be able to understand what point you’ll be trying to make with the rest of your essay.
#2: Show Why the Other Side Is Weak
When writing your essay, you may be tempted to ignore the other side of the argument and just focus on your side, but don’t do this. The best argumentative essays really tear apart the other side to show why readers shouldn’t believe it. Before you begin writing your essay, research what the other side believes, and what their strongest points are. Then, in your essay, be sure to mention each of these and use evidence to explain why they’re incorrect/weak arguments. That’ll make your essay much more effective than if you only focused on your side of the argument.
#3: Use Evidence to Support Your Side
Remember, an essay can’t be an argumentative essay if it doesn’t support its argument with evidence. For every point you make, make sure you have facts to back it up. Some examples are previous studies done on the topic, surveys of large groups of people, data points, etc. There should be lots of numbers in your argumentative essay that support your side of the argument. This will make your essay much stronger compared to only relying on your own opinions to support your argument.
Summary: Argumentative Essay Sample
Argumentative essays are persuasive essays that use facts and evidence to support their side of the argument. Most argumentative essays follow either the Toulmin model or the Rogerian model. By reading good argumentative essay examples, you can learn how to develop your essay and provide enough support to make readers agree with your opinion. When writing your essay, remember to always make your thesis clear, show where the other side is weak, and back up your opinion with data and evidence.
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How to Write An Argumentative Essay (With Examples)
Feb 14, 2023
Are you looking for ways how to write an argumentative essay? Check out these helpful examples!
Argumentative essays can be tricky to write, but with a little practice, they can become relatively easy. In order to write an argumentative essay, it is important to always have a strong argument as your topic.
An argumentative essay has an objective approach to its statements, the argument should greatly rely on evidence and logic. However, there is a slight bit of wiggle room within your essay. For example, your thesis statement may include an opinion or a controversial idea, and while you should still support it with facts, it is possible to add your opinion to the essay without going against the objective of the essay.
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Tips on how to make an Argumentative Essay
Creating an argumentative essay can be quite daunting, especially if you are not used to writing this kind of essay. However, there are some simple guidelines you can follow to ensure that your essay will be both coherent and convincing:
Make sure to choose a topic with strong talking points. This makes it easier to form strong coherent arguments that will dictate the direction you want to take with your essay.
Use the correct tone when creating your argumentative essay. People mistake assertiveness in argumentative essays to mean being aggressive and argumentative, which will not win you any points with your readers. Convincing arguments should be presented calmly and clearly in the introduction section of your essay, with supporting information being presented throughout the body of your essay.
Make sure to use factual statements when presenting your arguments. This is important if you are writing an academic essay as this ensures that your arguments are well-researched and thought out. Fact-based research is always more reliable than opinions.
Keep your arguments logical and concise. This will make it easy for your readers to follow your train of thought and helps to keep them engaged throughout the essay.
Make sure that you indicate all the relevant talking points in a clear and concise manner in your conclusion section.
Always make sure to proofread your work thoroughly throughout your writing process because typos and grammatical errors will greatly affect the quality and credibility of your work.
With these tips in mind, you are on your way to creating a high-quality argumentative essay that is easy to understand and will be compelling to your readers.
How to create an Outline for your Argumentative Essay
As we already know, creating an argumentative essay involves a strong topic in order to create a strong argument. Creating an outline for it is a lot easier than most people think, especially for beginners. Here are some simple steps to create an argumentative essay:
1. Research your topic - As mentioned above, you will need to carry out in-depth research to find suitable evidence to back up your argument. If you know what you are going to write about before carrying out your research, then you will be able to structure it more easily.
2. Introduction - In this part of your essay, you will want to introduce the reader to the topic that you will be discussing. The introductory paragraph works like a hook to entice your readers about your interesting topic. Make sure to create an introduction that is easy to understand so that your readers will be interested in reading. A good way to do this is by providing them with a brief background about the topic so that they understand it better.
3. Hypothesis or Premise - This is where you present your main arguments about your topic. You could provide questions to answer or evidence to support your claims. It will serve as the basis for the argument in your essay. Keep in mind that you will need to support all of your points with evidence from your research.
4. Body - Like any good argumentative essay, your body should contain all of the supporting evidence that you will use to support your argument. Each body paragraph should be dedicated to a different point that you would like to make. Body paragraphs cover different pieces of evidence that you provide to support your claims throughout the essay.
5. Conclusion - This is where you create a summary of all your talking points. This could also serve as a brief refresher of what you have discussed in the body of the essay. The conclusion is one of the most important parts of your essay because this is where you rebut the opposing arguments and remind your reader of the key points that you have discussed in the paper.
Types of Argumentative Essay
1. Rogerian Argumentative Essay - This type of essay is great for controversial topics because its creator, Carl Rogers intended this essay type to be as tame and respectful as possible.
The Rogerian style is centred around maintaining a balance between the two sides of the argument rather than siding with one opinion over the other. After both sides have been considered, a great way to end this essay is with a proper resolution of all the arguments presented. Usually, this results in finding a way to bring the two sides together rather than permanently sidelining one opinion over another.
This approach promotes both intellectual honesty and responsible thinking, which is a great way to approach an argumentative essay!
2. Classic Argumentative Essay - This type of argumentative essay entices the reader to a certain point of view.
This style is developed by Aristotle and it requires the reader to look at both sides of the argument while ultimately deciding which one is the most concise and factual. An essay like this requires a presentation of claims and counterarguments as well as an overall claim about the topic being argued over.
3. Toulmin Argumentative Essay - Arguments are broken down into multiple elements in order to prove a point. The main elements to follow with the Toulmin argumentative essay are the claim, grounds, warrant, qualifier, rebuttal, and backing.
The claim is the thesis that is being argued for, while the grounds are the arguments that back up the claim.
The warrant is the argument from which the claim can be proven; this can be based on historical data, social or cultural research, or scientific research.
The qualifier is the explanation that explains the basis on which the claim was made and the justification provided to justify the claim.
The rebuttal is the part where you respond to the claims that have been presented against your claim. This can be used to acknowledge an opposing viewpoint by proving your reasoning and logic are stronger or more logical than theirs.
And the backing is the part of your essay where you convince your reader to take a side in the argument.
The Toulmin argument is best used when there could be several possible solutions to a certain argument. This style is also very useful for debates and discussions because it allows both sides of an argument to be laid out for consideration.
Argumentative Essay Examples
Now that we've explained the different types of argumentative essays as well as useful tips you can use throughout your writing process, here are some excerpt examples of the different types of argumentative essays:
1. Is School Conductive to Learning? (Classical Argumentative Essay)
"If students get As on a test then they know the material, right? How many of those students would still know the information if you asked them about a week later? How about a month later? Most students will not remember most of the information for very long after the test. Why is that? They learned it, didn't they? Well, that depends on how you define "learning". "Learning" is gaining knowledge and experience which stays in the long-term memory and is of value to the recipient. So we have to ask, is our education system really teaching children?
The way education is set up in this country is simple. There is usually only one teacher in a classroom teaching from 12 to 30 students at a time. Information is written on a blackboard in the front of the room while the children take notes and listen. There may be some variation depending on the school and teacher. Then the students are tested on the material. After the test, the class moves on to new information. The material is usually not looked at again until a final test at the end of the semester, for which students study very hard a few days before. If they pass the test it is assumed that they "learned" the information, regardless of if they forget it later. Our education system is not only not enhancing learning but may actually be inhibiting it.
The education system in the United States today treats the minds of children like bowls to be filled with information. What it does not realize is that if you fill a bowl too quickly most of the liquid will bounce back out. It is the same with the mind of a child. When they are given too much information in such a small amount of time very little of it is actually retained. This is because of the vast amount of information students are given in very small amounts of time. Children study a single topic for two weeks to a month and then they are tested on it. After the test, they study something different for the next two weeks to a month. This causes the previous information to be forgotten and replaced by new information. This means that children end up with only very general knowledge of the topics studied.
A few children do learn this quickly, but not very many. Children learn at greatly varying paces, however, schools assume that all children learn at the same speed. This causes many children to be very frustrated and give up trying to learn. Many children who learn at a slower pace fall behind beyond any hope of catching up. Often the children who learn more quickly get bored and give up completely. Many of these children begin associating learning with boredom or frustration and actually start to dislike and even fight against learning.
Our system of schooling is not set up the way it should be. It was created to enhance learning, to teach children what they needed to know. It has strayed from that purpose. Our school system not only does not teach, but it turns students away from learning. Our children deserve better than this. They deserve to be shown how much fun and how beneficial learning can be. Learning can be what gives our lives value, but we are cheating our children of that. The school system needs to be seriously looked at and changed. The future of our world could be shaped by how well our children are prepared for it. They will be better prepared for it if they are shown how important and how rewarding knowledge and confidence can be. If our children are given these building blocks then they will become stronger adults and they will enhance the structure of the human world."
2. Helmets: Life or Liberty? (Rogerian Argumentative Essay)
"Snowboarding and snow skiing are two of the most enjoyed recreational sports in the world today. They give a unique sense of freedom and satisfaction that is unlike any other sport that can offer. Rob Reichenfeld remarked after his first lesson, “When you’re onto a good thing you stick with it, and like millions around the world I had discovered something undefinably special” (2). The freedom to carve down an entire mountain as fast or as slowly as desired, to drop off a twenty-foot cliff into five feet of fluff, to weave a line through a patch of technical trees, or to float down a steep face with bottomless powder is just a few reasons so many people are determined to make it to the mountains every year in search of a supreme rush. Snow sports provide an outlet for people to express themselves in unconventional ways by taking risks they normally would not take.
Snow sports are becoming more popular than ever before. They are prevalent in movies such as Extreme Days, Out Cold, several James Bond films, and Aspen Extreme, just to name a few. Now we see the X Games on television and snow sports in the Olympics. And the commercial market has taken full advantage of the extreme side of these sports as well. Mountain Dew has created an entire marketing scheme based solely on extreme sports, with snowboarding being a large part. Not only are snow sports becoming exceeding popular in the media, but more and more newcomers are also picking up a board or a set of skis every day of the winter season.
Along with all of this new popularity and thousands of new partakers in these sports, head injuries are becoming an increasing element of the equation. Although the percentage of head injuries due to snow sports is fairly low, about 0.3—6.5 skiers or snowboarders per thousand a day (“Heads you win?…”), a lot of people are affected when you consider how many thousands of people might be skiing or snowboarding in the entire U.S. on any given day. These numbers have raised a question of some magnitude: should ski resorts intrude on their guests’ individual liberties by implementing helmet rules?
Helmets do have several distinct drawbacks, despite their many benefits. Though opinions are starting to change, helmets are sometimes viewed as uncool or “nerdy”. These ideas are similar to those people used to have about motorcycle helmets, car seat belts, bicycle helmets, and skating elbow- and kneepads. Initially, it seems, any form of safety equipment gets a bad rap, especially from a young crowd that has no real concern for bodily harm.
The benefits of wearing head protection while resort skiing or snowboarding greatly outweigh the disadvantages, so such protective headgear should be required by all ski resorts. With the improvements being made in the comfort, stylishness, and effectiveness of helmets in the industry, there are no excuses left for skiers or boarders not to be wearing them. These types of resort rules could save countless lives as well as possibly save innumerable tax dollars that are spent on the medical costs of people who receive brain damage as a result of snow sport-induced head trauma. Such rules would also serve to lower lift ticket prices, as less money would be spent by resorts to defending against lawsuits brought on by head trauma victims. It would be to the benefit of everyone in the snow sports community if such regulations were to be put into place. I hope that they will indeed be applied in the near future, further insuring many more years of safe and exhilarating snow sporting."
3. The Power of Black Panther (Toulmin)
"Despite it just hitting theatres, Black Panther is already labelled as a ‘cultural movement’. Many Marvel fans eagerly waited to see the movie while discussions exploded on social media about Marvel’s new black superhero. However, not all of the discussions have stayed peaceful. With the emergence of this hero comes the emergence of the timeless debate of race, more specifically race in the media and how it is presented. There are some who say that having a black hero should not be this big of a deal and they deny the need for heroes of colour. Morals are colourless; we’ve learned from and enjoyed the millions of white heroes, so why is this black hero so special?
The issue here runs far deeper than this and goes beyond comic book characters. The real issue is the overall representation of minority groups in America. There needs to be a better representation of minorities in media to help the majority understand them and to help minorities feel a part of society. These are important factors in peace and unity within our nation. II. For the longest time, white men have dominated all American media industries, especially cishet men. Cishet refers to a person who is both cisgender and heterosexual. Over the years, women and minorities have fought to get where they are Background and issue questionClaimDefinitionDunne 2in the media today. They are now performing more and more roles outside of their stereotypes.
We need a more understanding majority and minorities who feel like they are an equal part of society, in order to come together and work for a better nation. Having fair media representation for minorities is a vital key to doing so. With the current hate destroying our country, we need to educate ourselves and each other. What better way to change a nation obsessed with its media, than with the media?"
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How to Write an Argumentative Essay
Some students may struggle when it comes to creating an argumentative essay because it might seem too complex and multilayered. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you. Argumentative essays are usually assigned to students on SAT, ACT, IELTS, and TOEFL tests. This type of paper can also be assigned as coursework.
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What Is an Argumentative Essay?
An argumentative essay is a style of academic writing where an author presents both sides of an argument or issue. The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to inform rather than convince – that’s why this type of paper should not be confused with a persuasive essay.
The following skills are evaluated when grading an argumentative essay:
- Research skills
- Writing skills
- Analytical skills
This type of paper is assigned to train a student’s ability to debate. It can therefore greatly influence the public speaking skills of a person later on in their life. When writing an argumentative essay, it is important to focus on facts and information rather than personal ideas or preferences. The author may present arguments equally, or support one in favour of others. Regardless, the thesis must include all of the primary points (and counterpoints) that will appear in the essay. It is almost like a political debate with oneself.
Elements of an Argumentative Essay
- Position : It's essential to determine which side of the argument you are taking. For example, you may be arguing that tobacco products or cannabis should be made illegal. Make a point to express why you took your initial position. For example, you may provide exact reasons to show how tobacco products may be damaging people’s health.
- Evidence : This is where you should provide factual substantiation for your reasons from outside resources. It is very important to give citations and references for where you gathered your evidence. If there is no proof, the evidence may not be taken into account. For example, you could cite health studies or scientific papers related to the effects of tobacco products on peoples’ health to prove your statement.
- Counterarguments : This is where you need to present the other side of the issue. Provide the opposing argument from your point of view. After stating these counterarguments, you should state why they are false, weak, or ineffective by presenting further evidence.
3 Ways to Approach Argumentative Writing
There are three main ways to approach an argumentative essay. These techniques will help you create a proper structure.
1. Classical Approach
This is the most common approach and consists of the following:
- An introduction where you introduce the central message of your paper (the thesis statement). Example: Tobacco products can induce various health problems, including cancers, heart attacks, and obesity.
- Background of the subject where you introduce early studies about children who have grown up in adoptive environments. Here you can also talk about the long-term effects of smoking.
- Main arguments — Talk about the main points of your position. For example, you could write about the feeling of addiction that makes it difficult to give up smoking.
- Refutation — Here is where your counterarguments come into place. Introduce the opposite side you will need to refute as being invalid. Example: Some people think that smoking does not affect health and that genetic predisposition is more impactful in causing problems for one’s health. However, there is major evidence which shows that smoking can cause bigger long-term damage to lungs than a genetic predisposition to cancer.
- Conclusion — Present all of the main arguments and provide solutions or studies that need to be conducted in the future.
2. Rogerian Approach
This approach works best if the topic of your argumentative essay is highly polemical or is a potential seed for different discussions. For instance, such issues as causes of global warming, gender identification problems, and philosophical problems work best if the Rogerian approach is applied. There is no specific structure that needs to be followed in the Rogerian approach. It’s more about how you present the information: be sympathetic to both sides of the argument. It’s important to concede that the opposing side may also be valid. So, the more wide-scoped view of a subject you take, the better. You don't have to solve the issue, it's more important to explore the compromise between the two sides to arrive at a solution to a pressing problem.
3. Toulmin Approach
This strategy can be quite useful in polemical arguments. It aims to find common ground within an argument and eliminate unnecessary arguments. For example, if your topic revolves around the question of whether drugs should be legal, then you would need to explore the biggest issues on both sides of the argument. Here you can talk about the pros and cons.
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Steps for Writing Your Argumentative Essay
Step 1: Look for Argumentative Essay Topics
Just like with all other essay types, here are a ton of topics to choose from. The main criteria should be the following:
- coherency and relativity to your studied subject;
- importance;
- inherent values;
- potential for further research.
However, it is important to remember that it must be presented in a debate format. In other words, explain why option A is better than option B, or vice versa. Even in the Rogerian approach, you need to be able to pick a side, but do it very carefully.
Here are some good argumentative essay topics to get you started:
- Apple vs. Microsoft: Which software brand is more useful for students?
- Do violent video games have a negative psychological impact on children?
- From a financial perspective, should one invest in cryptocurrencies?
- From an economic standpoint, are electric cars better overall?
- Has society become too reliant on technology?
Good Argumentative Essay Topics for High School
As students begin writing this type of content in school, it is essential to give them easy essay topics for them to get a grasp of the task. Here are some examples:
- What is the most important second language to learn as a student in the US?
- Should the minimum driving age be lowered?
- Are standardized tests a fair reflection of a student’s skills?
- Are athletes overpaid?
- Should high school students be free to choose their classes?
Topics for College
As we transition to the university level, the complexity of the question asked should also grow. With that being said, here are some challenging topics for college students:
- Is there enough evidence to prove that news sources have biased agendas?
- Would the legalization of marijuana as a recreational drug be economically justifiable?
- Can we constitute Russia as a superpower alongside the USA and China?
- What was the most influential technological advancement in the history of humanity?
- Should we sacrifice some public services for lower taxes?
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Step 2: Conducting Research
Conducting research includes several steps:
- Choosing the side you will represent.
- Picking an argument that can appeal to your audience.
- Researching who else supports this argument.
- Researching the objections your reader might raise.
- Organizing your evidence.
In addition, you should check criteria for the validity of your information:
- Credibility of sources
- Objectivity or bias
- Reliability
Step 3: Writing an Argumentative Essay Outline
Now that we understand what this type of writing is all about, we can start putting the pieces of the argumentative essay outline together. So, let’s take a look at how to start an argumentative essay.
Usually written in the five-paragraph structure, the argumentative essay format consists of an introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Logically, each of those three sections will have a unique structure, so understanding them on an individual level will help ensure a smooth writing process. We will be using "the Internet" as the most significant technological advancement in society as an example.
1. Introduction
- Hook Statement: As with most other types of assignments, an argumentative essay introduction should attempt to captivate readers’ interest from the very beginning. Сreate a sentence that stands out from the rest of the text. Consider using a rhetorical question, a meaningful quote, or an intriguing idea. The goal is to get your audience reaching for a bag of popcorn right after reading the hook.
Example: Could you imagine how different our world would be without the creation of the Internet?
- Background Information: After gathering the audience’s attention, the next step is to present any necessary context to narrow the focus of the discussion. This information should not yet reveal any of the main arguments from the body. Also, it should ideally transition the train of thought towards the thesis statement.
- Thesis Statement: The last sentence of the introduction should present the focal point/central argument of your entire paper. Remember – your primary objective is to defend your idea, so the thesis must directly state what your idea is and why it is correct.
Example: The invention of the Internet has helped interconnect the world like nothing else ever seen before, created millions of jobs and being used by the majority of the world’s population.
2. Body Paragraphs
- Topic Sentence: Start with a sentence that transitions the focus from the previous paragraph to the current one. It should also introduce the main sub-argument for its particular section.
Example: Alongside global connectivity, the Internet and IT has helped create over 10 million jobs worldwide.
- Claim: After presenting your topic sentence, it is time to link your main sub-argument to your thesis statement. The goal is to explain how this point validates and strengthens your central message.
Example: Thanks to the job creation provided by IT, a large percentage of students are finding an enjoyable career path that helps its field’s development and offers high wages.
- Evidence: After providing a valid claim, you must defend it with factual support. Examples of this can be statistics, references, or logical ideas that support your claims; if this information comes from credible external sources, it will add to the essay’s overall validity.
Example: Internet technology has given 0.15% of the world’s population a stable income. Also, since IT-related positions consistently make over 6 figures per year, this salary is enough to support a family of 4-5. Therefore, IT-related positions single-handedly back slightly less than 1% of the world’s income.
- Concluding Statement: After presenting a defendable claim and supporting it with evidence, end the body paragraph with a concluding statement. The primary goal of this sentence is to summarize the overall significance of the claim to the thesis. In other words, why was this particular point so essential?
Example: From digital marketing to software engineering, the development of IT has had a predominantly positive impact on society regarding utility, economics, and finding one's passion.
Note that this structure works for each body paragraph. The main difference is in the paragraph’s actual claim, supporting evidence, etc.
3. Conclusion
- Restate the Thesis : The first sentence of any conclusion should always be a restatement of your central message (thesis statement). Using assertive language, restate your thesis in an "I have 100% proven this point" kind of way. When information is presented to an audience with confidence, they become more inclined to position themselves with that side of the argument.
- Brief Summarization of Sub-Arguments : Most likely, the audience has already forgotten some of the information you presented. For this reason, go back through and review your main points, giving your argument closure.
Example: As can be seen with the information presented above, the creation and development of the Internet is indisputably the most significant technological advancement of all time.
- Overall Concluding Statement : To end your argumentative essay outline with a bang, present a memorable concluding statement. Usually, this sentence will express the universal importance of the information and should leave the reader with a prompt to further investigate the topic.
Example: Realistically speaking, our society would not have developed as exponentially fast without the invention of the internet; the unparalleled value of global connectivity within seconds is an unrivalled perk, and with thorough exploration, more development will inevitably be uncovered.
Step 4: Editing
When editing, make sure to do the following:
- Leave the first draft to lay for some time before picking it again.
- Double check grammar and punctuation while revising the draft.
- Double check the evidence you used in your arguments.
- If you have somebody to proofread your work, take advantage of it.
Here are questions to check by yourself before submitting your argumentative essay:
- Does your thesis include a statement that anybody could argue for or against?
- Are all your arguments clearly worded and coherent?
- Did you use the best examples to support your arguments?
- Have you managed to successfully present and refute any counterargument(s)?
- Does the conclusion give an interesting look into the future of this topic?
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Say goodbye to ‘stress at work’ and welcome the ‘freedom to express yourself'. Most public workers are denied their right of expression even after being exposed to bad working conditions and rights violations. These violations deny them the morale for performing well on their duties. Enabling workers to strike motivates them to work since it encourages them to speak out whenever they feel their rights, safety, and/or regulations have been compromised. Countries across the globe should always allow public workers to strike.
The second essay from our dissertation writing services discusses the importance of economic equality in a nation, alongside possible repercussions and potential threats if not met.
Wealth inequality is not just how much a particular nation possesses, rather it concerns how wealth is shared within a society. Every society has a variety of factors that make them different; inequality leads to a host of problems, as various aspects of a society are made uneven, including views, attitudes, and beliefs. Financial inequality is the level in which wealth is shared unevenly to members of a particular group or society. Wealth is not only encompassed by a certain individual's yearly pay, but of all of the assets or resources received by employment, investments, state benefits, rent, and/or royalties. Economic inequality can be experienced through pay, wealth, or income. Income is any pay received through investments, savings, employment, rent, etc., while pay inequality is the disparity between the pay received through employment only. When there is too much economic inequality, there are high levels of poverty and minimal opportunities for kids to overcome their parent’s efforts. It is important to note that levels of economic inequality are not the same in different societies.
When it comes to writing and constructing your final draft, make sure each tip listed below is considered.
- Find a topic and make sure it has counter arguments.
- Gather of research on both sides of the argument to avoid sounding biased.
- Make sure all of the facts included in your argumentative essay are accurate.
- Follow guides that illustrate how to write an argumentative essay step by step to improve the way your performance on these assignments.
- Structure the essay properly with: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion or you will lose marks.
- Before writing, list all information in an outline.
- Remember to cite the sources used and avoid plagiarism.
- Get other people to read your work to see if they’re persuaded by your writing.
- Don’t include your own opinion in work. Stick to key facts and evidence.
- Run your paper through a grammar checker — just in case.
Once these writing tips have been revised and applied, you are one step closer to mastering the art of argumentative essay writing. We also recommend reading the information on how to write an autobiography ..
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Read on to find out how to master the art of writing argumentative essays using argumentative essay examples as a guide.
Good Argumentative Essay Examples
A good argumentative essay is one that diligently presents facts that supports a viewpoint over another. Similar to a persuasive essay, it brings to bear arguments and opposing arguments. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of an argument and then proves it right or wrong.
It is designed to convince the reader to accept a certain point of view. Facts and logical analogy will serve as the heart and soul of an argumentative essay, from the beginning to the very end.
Below are some good argumentative essay examples written by our professional essay writers.
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The traditional argumentative essay outline for 5 paragraphs essays consist of one introduction, three body paragraphs, and one conclusion
Here are examples of 5 paragraph argumentative essays. The following example is a step-by-step guide for crafting an argumentative essay.
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Argumentative Essay Examples For Middle School
Middle school essays are pretty basic and easier to debate. The following are some examples of middle school argumentative essay:
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Here are some amazing argumentative essay examples for high school students. Read them and get an idea of how you can make your argumentative essay flawless.
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Argumentative Essay Examples For College Students
When it comes to the college level, essay writing becomes more complicated. At this level, students have to write complex papers like research papers or thesis papers.
Additionally, college students are assumed to be good at writing a high-quality argumentative essay. This is because instructors automatically assume they have been writing essays since middle school.
Here are some good argumentative essay examples that all college students can use as a guide for their next essay assignment:
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Argumentative Essay Example for O Level
The O levels course outline is extremely demanding. O-level pupils must be excellent writers and speakers of the English language.
The following example can assist you in creating an argumentative essay if you are an O Level student.
Argumentative Essay Example for 6th Grade
Sixth-graders are in the midst of learning new things every day, which is a fantastic time to teach them about this kind of writing. As they enjoy convincing others of their viewpoint, writing an argumentative essay is an exciting activity for them.
At this level, argumentative essays are typically simple and highly convincing. The subsequent example will provide you with more information on how to write an argumentative essay at the 6th-grade level.
Argumentative Essay Example for 7th Grade
There isn't much of a difference between a 6th-grader and a 7th-grader in terms of academic achievement. They're both improving their writing and study abilities.
Here's another example to assist you in producing a strong argumentative essay.
Short Argumentative Essay Example
There is no precise word count for an argumentative essay. It just has to persuade the reader and give the author's message to the intended audience.
It can be short or lengthy. It would be considered correct as long as there's a discussion in it.
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Argumentative Essay Writing Tips
When the comes to writing high-quality argumentative essays there are some solid tips you need to know.
Below are 10 useful tips you should keep in mind while crafting an argumentative essay.
1. Choose Engaging Topics
Choosing an engaging topic will make you feel enthusiastic from the moment you start drafting down words in your essay. An argumentative essay topic should always be debatable, arguable, and researchable.
2. Choose the Structure
An argumentative essay can be structured in three ways: Classical, Toulmin, and Rogerian. Choose any of these types of arguments to give your essay a logical flow and purpose.
3. Conduct Quality Research
Extensive research goes a long way in producing a good argumentative essay. The more you study, the broader your horizons will be, and you will have just that much more supporting evidence.
4. Credible Sources
You can’t expect someone to agree with opposing views without strong and authentic evidence. If you want someone to change their perspective, you need to persuade them with facts from credible sources.
5. Use Counter Arguments
One of the most important parts of an argumentative essay is using counter-arguments. Introduce the opposing view in a few short sentences and proceed to refute them with fact-based empirical evidence. This is a powerful way of persuading a reader to lean more towards the side of your argument.
6. Create a Solid Introduction
Remember to pay keen attention to the introductory paragraph, as it can make or break your essay. A strong thesis statement lets your reader know your stance and gives them an idea of your philosophy around the topic. A strong thesis statement will force a reader to want to read your entire essay.
7. Complex Sentences Never Impress
Fancy vocabulary and extremely long sentences are too complex to understand. Your goal is to strike the reader’s mind with intelligent arguments and not try to sound smarter than them. Use simple vocabulary but fueled with creativity.
8. Clarity and Authority
When writing an argumentative essay, do not come across as timid or uncertain. Whatever you do, don’t play both sides or you risk coming across as weak and indecisive. You should choose a side and be confident about the points you make. .
9. Stick to the Essay Length
When writing an argumentative essay, it is very easy to veer off the assigned essay length given by your instructor. Writing a 4000-word essay while the maximum essay length given by your instructor was 1500 probably isn’t a good idea.
10. Avoid Sensitive Topics
Students should avoid hot-button topics like race, sport, politics, and religion at all costs. The last thing you want to do is offend a reader who holds a strong personal opinion from you.
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Argumentative essays are one of the most common types of essay writing. Students are assigned to write such essays very frequently.
Despite being assigned so frequently, students still find it hard to write a good argumentative essay .
There are certain things that one needs to follow to write a good argumentative essay. The first thing is to choose an effective and interesting topic. Use all possible sources to dig out the best topic.
Afterward, the student should choose the model that they would follow to write this type of essay. Follow the steps of the chosen model and start writing the essay.
The models for writing an argumentative essay are the classical model, the Rogerian model, and the Toulmin model.
To make sure that you write a good argumentative essay, read the different types of examples mentioned in this blog.
Good Argumentative Essay Examples
Argumentative essays are an inevitable part of academic life. To write a good argumentative essay, you need to see a few good examples of this type of essay.
To analyze whether the example is good to take help from or not. You need to look for a few things in it.
Make sure it follows one specific model and has an introductory paragraph, organized body paragraphs, and a formal conclusion.
How to Start an Argumentative Essay Example
Learning how to start an argumentative essay example is a tricky thing for beginners. It is quite simple but can be challenging for newbies. To start an argumentative essay example, you need to write a brief and attractive introduction. It is written to convince the reader and make them understand your point of view .
Add body paragraphs after the introduction to support your thesis statement. Also, use body paragraphs to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of your side of the argument.
Write a formal conclusion for your essay and summarize all the key elements of your essay. Look at the example mentioned below to understand the concept more clearly.
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Argumentative Essay Example (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Example
Argumentative essays are assigned to university students more often than the students of schools and colleges.
It involves arguments over vast and sometimes bold topics as well.
For university students, usually, argumentative essay topics are not provided. They are required to search for the topic themselves and write accordingly.
The following examples will give an idea of how university students write argumentative essays.
Argumentative Essay Example for University (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Sample for University (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for College
For the college level, it is recommended to use simple language and avoid the use of complex words in essays.
Make sure that using simple language and valid evidence, you support your claim well and make it as convincing as possible
If you are a college student and want to write an argumentative essay, read the examples provided below. Focus on the formatting and the vocabulary used.
Argumentative Essay Example for College (PDF)
College Argumentative Essay Sample (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for Middle School
Being a middle school student, you must be wondering how we write an argumentative essay. And how can you support your argument?
Go through the following examples and hopefully, you will be able to write an effective argumentative essay very easily.
Argumentative Essay Example for Middle School(PDF)
Middle School Argumentative Essay Sample (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for High School
High school students are not very aware of all the skills that are needed to write research papers and essays.
Especially, when it comes to argumentative essays, it becomes quite a challenge for high schools to defend their argument
In this scenario, the best option is to look into some good examples. Here we have summed up two best examples of argumentative essays for high school students specifically.
Argumentative Essay Example for High School (PDF)
High School Argumentative Essay Sample (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for O Level
The course outline for O levels is quite tough. O levels students need to have a good command of the English language and amazing writing skills.
If you are an O-level student, the following examples will guide you on how to write an argumentative essay.
Argumentative Essay Example for O Level (PDF)
Argumentative Essay for O Level Students (PDF)
5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Examples
A 5-paragraph essay is basically a formatting style for essay writing. It has the following five parts:
- Introduction
In the introduction, the writer introduces the topic and provides a glance at the collected data to support the main argument.
- Body paragraph 1
The first body paragraph discusses the first and most important point related to the argument. It starts with a topic sentence and has all the factual data to make the argument convincing.
- Body paragraph 2
The second body paragraph mentions the second most important element of the argument. A topic sentence is used to start these paragraphs. It gives the idea of the point that will discuss in the following paragraph.
- Body paragraph 3
The third paragraph discusses all the miscellaneous points. Also, it uses a transitional sentence at the end to show a relation to the conclusion.
The conclusion of a five-paragraph essay reiterates all the major elements of an argumentative essay. It also restates the thesis statement using a more convincing choice of words.
Look at the example below to see how a well-written five-paragraph essay looks like
5 Paragraph Argumentative Essay Example (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for 6th Grade
Students in 6th grade are at a point where they are learning new things every day.
Writing an argumentative essay is an interesting activity for them as they like to convince people of their point of view.
Argumentative essays written at such levels are very simple but well convincing.
The following example will give you more detail on how a 6th-grade student should write an argumentative essay.
6th Grade Argumentative Essay Example (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Examples for 7th Grade
There is not much difference between a 6th-grade and a 7th-grade student. Both of them are enhancing their writing and academic skills.
Here is another example to help you with writing an effective argumentative essay.
7th Grade Argumentative Essay Example (PDF)
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Short Argumentative Essay Examples
For an argumentative essay, there is no specific limit for the word count. It only has to convince the readers and pass on the knowledge of the writer to the intended audience.
It can be short or detailed. It would be considered valid as far as it has an argument involved in it.
Following is an example of a short argumentative essay example
Short Argumentative Essay Example (PDF)
Immigration Argumentative Essay Examples
Immigration is a hot topic for a very long time now. People have different opinions regarding this issue.
Where there is more than one opinion, an argumentative essay can be written on that topic. The following are examples of argumentative essays on immigration.
Read them and try to understand how an effective argumentative essay is written on such a topic.
Argumentative Essay Example on Immigration (PDF)
Argumentative Essay Sample on Immigration (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 7 types of arguments.
The seven types of arguments are as follows:
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What is the structure of an argument?
The structure of an argument consists of a main point (thesis statement) that is supported by evidence.
This evidence can include facts, statistics, examples, and other forms of data that help to prove or disprove the thesis statement.
After providing the evidence, arguments also often include a conclusion that summarizes the main points made throughout the argument.
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How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples
Published on January 11, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on September 14, 2022 by Eoghan Ryan.
A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . It usually comes near the end of your introduction .
Your thesis will look a bit different depending on the type of essay you’re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.
You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps:
- Start with a question
- Write your initial answer
- Develop your answer
- Refine your thesis statement
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A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why.
The best thesis statements are:
- Concise: A good thesis statement is short and sweet—don’t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences.
- Contentious: Your thesis shouldn’t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up.
- Coherent: Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper.
The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your essay introduction or research paper introduction .
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You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis , early in the writing process . As soon as you’ve decided on your essay topic , you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.
You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic?
For example, you might ask:
After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process .
Now you need to consider why this is your answer and how you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed.
In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you’ll use to support it.
The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information.
In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you’ll explain.
The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life.
A strong thesis statement should tell the reader:
- Why you hold this position
- What they’ll learn from your essay
- The key points of your argument or narrative
The final thesis statement doesn’t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you’re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic.
These examples are more specific and show that you’ll explore your topic in depth.
Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the type of essay you’re writing:
- In an argumentative essay , your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning.
- In an expository essay , you’ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn’t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you’ll explain.
A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.
The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons:
- It gives your writing direction and focus.
- It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.
Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.
Follow these four steps to come up with a thesis statement :
- Ask a question about your topic .
- Write your initial answer.
- Develop your answer by including reasons.
- Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance.
The thesis statement should be placed at the end of your essay introduction .
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An argumentative essay is a type of essay that aims to present a well-reasoned argument on a specific topic. It requires the writer to use logical reasoning and persuasive language to convince the reader of their viewpoint. However, an argumentative essay can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the structure and format. This article will discuss the argumentative essay structure and provide useful tips and templates for creating an effective argumentative essay outline.
We will cover everything from the general argumentative essay outline to the classical, Rogerian, and Toulmin argumentative essay outline templates. Additionally, we’ll highlight common mistakes to avoid in your outline and provide examples of successful argumentative essay outlines to guide you. By the end of this article, you will clearly understand how to create an effective argumentative essay outline that will help you craft a compelling and well-supported argument. Try our argumentative essay writing service if you are still struggling to develop an outline.
How is an argumentative essay structured?
An argumentative essay is typically structured in the following way:
Introduction: The essay’s first paragraph introduces the topic, provides background information, and includes a strong thesis statement that presents the writer’s argument.
Body: The essay’s body paragraph contains the main arguments supporting the thesis statement. Each argument is presented in a separate paragraph. Each paragraph should include a topic sentence that introduces the argument, a piece of evidence that supports the argument, and an analysis that explains how the evidence supports the argument. Additionally, the body should include counterarguments and refutations that address opposing viewpoints.
Conclusion: The final paragraph of the essay summarizes the main points of the essay and restates the thesis statement in a compelling way. Additionally, the conclusion may include a call to action or offer solutions to the problem presented in the essay.
It’s important to note that the structure of an argumentative essay may vary depending on the assignment’s specific requirements or the writer’s preference. However, the above structure provides a general guideline that can be adapted to suit different needs.
How to create an argumentative essay outline
To create an argumentative essay outline, follow these steps:
1. Choose a topic
Choose a topic that is interesting and relevant to you. As an argumentative essay requires you to present and defend your position on a controversial issue and look for topics with opposing viewpoints. There are several argumentative essay topics to pick from
2. Develop a thesis statement
Your thesis statement should be clear, concise, and focused. It should state your argument and the main points you will use to support it. This statement should be placed in the introduction of your essay.
3. Organize your ideas
Create a list of the main arguments that support your thesis statement. Group similar arguments together and arrange them in a logical order. This will help you develop a coherent and well-organized essay.
4. Create a rough outline
Using your list of arguments and supporting evidence, create a rough outline that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. Each main argument should be a separate section in the body of the outline.
5. Refine your outline
Review your rough outline and make any necessary changes. Ensure that each section flows logically and that each argument is well-supported with evidence. The outline should provide a clear roadmap for the writing process of your essay.
6. Add details
Once you have a solid outline, add specific evidence, quotes, and examples to each section. This will help to support your arguments and make your essay more persuasive.
7. Review and revise
Review your outline to ensure it is clear, concise, and well-organized. Make any necessary revisions to improve the overall structure and flow of the essay. Revising your outline before beginning to write the essay is important to ensure you are on the right track.
Classical argumentative essay outline
This general argumentative essay format follows the basic structure of an argumentative essay, with an introduction that includes a hook to grab the reader’s attention, background information to provide context, and a clear thesis statement that presents the main argument. The body of the essay contains three main arguments, each supported by evidence and followed by a counterargument and refutation. The conclusion restates the thesis statement, summarizes the main arguments, and may include a call to action or closing thoughts. Remember that this is just a template; you can modify it to fit your essay requirements.
I. Introduction A. Hook B. Background information C. Thesis statement
II. Body A. Main argument #1
Supporting evidence Counterargument and refutation B. Main argument #2 Supporting evidence Counterargument and refutation C. Main argument #3 Supporting evidence Counterargument and refutation III. Conclusion A. Restate thesis statement B. Summarize main arguments C. Call to action or closing thoughts
Rogerian argumentative essay outline template
This template follows the Rogerian approach to argumentation , which seeks to find common ground between opposing viewpoints and propose a compromise or solution that satisfies both sides. The introduction acknowledges the opposing viewpoints and presents a thesis statement considering both perspectives. The background section provides context for the issue and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each viewpoint.
The common ground section identifies shared values or goals between the two sides and emphasizes the potential benefits of finding common ground. The opposing viewpoint section presents the opposing argument and acknowledges its validity. The thesis and support section restates the thesis statement and presents the main argument and supporting evidence. The solution section proposes a compromise or solution that addresses both sides of the issue and aligns with shared values or goals. The conclusion restates the thesis statement and main arguments and includes a call to action or closing thoughts.
I. Introduction A. Hook B. Brief explanation of the issue and its opposing viewpoints C. Thesis statement that acknowledges both sides of the argument
II. Background A. Explanation of the issue and its significance B. Description of the opposing viewpoints and their strengths and weaknesses
III. Common Ground A. Identification of shared values or goals between both sides B. Acknowledgment of the legitimacy of the opposing viewpoint C. Explanation of the potential benefits of finding common ground
IV. Opposing Viewpoint A. Presentation of the opposing viewpoint with supporting evidence B. Acknowledgment of the validity of the opposing viewpoint C. Discussion of areas where the opposing viewpoint has merit
V. Thesis and Support A. Restatement of the thesis statement B. Presentation of the main argument and supporting evidence C. Explanation of how the main argument aligns with shared values or goals
VI. Solution A. Proposal of a compromise or solution that addresses both sides of the issue B. Discussion of the potential benefits and drawbacks of the proposed solution C. Explanation of how the proposed solution aligns with shared values or goals
VII. Conclusion A. Restatement of the thesis statement and main arguments B. Final thoughts and recommendations C. Call to action or closing thoughts
Toulmin argumentative essay outline template
This template follows the Toulmin approach to argumentation , which emphasizes using warrants and backing to support a main claim or argument. The introduction presents the issue and opposing viewpoints and includes a clear and concise thesis statement. The claim section presents the main claim or argument and includes supporting evidence. The warrant section explains the reasoning behind the claim and presents additional evidence to support the warrant.
The backing section includes supporting evidence to support the warrant. The counterargument section presents opposing viewpoints and counterarguments and refutes them with supporting evidence. The rebuttal section acknowledges the legitimacy of the counterargument but presents evidence to support the main claim despite the counterargument. The conclusion recaps the main claim and supporting evidence and includes a call to action or closing thoughts.
I. Introduction A. Hook B. Explanation of the issue and its opposing viewpoints C. Clear and concise thesis statement that presents the writer’s argument
II. Claim A. Presentation of the main claim or argument B. Explanation of the significance of the claim C. Supporting evidence to back up the claim
III. Warrant A. Explanation of the reasoning behind the claim B. Presentation of additional evidence that supports the warrant C. Explanation of why the warrant is necessary for the argument
IV. Backing A. Supporting evidence that supports the warrant B. Explanation of why the backing is necessary for the argument
V. Counterargument A. Presentation of opposing viewpoints and counterarguments B. Explanation of why the counterarguments are not valid C. Supporting evidence to refute the counterarguments
VI. Rebuttal A. Acknowledgment of the legitimacy of the counterargument B. Presentation of evidence that supports the main claim despite the counterargument C. Explanation of why the main claim is still valid despite the counterargument
VII. Conclusion A. Recap of the main claim and supporting evidence B. Final thoughts and recommendations C. Call to action or closing thoughts
Tips for Writing an Effective Argumentative Essay Outline
Here are actionable tips for writing an effective argumentative essay outline
Use Parallel Structure
Use parallel structure to organize your arguments and make your outline easy to read. This means using the same grammatical structure for each argument and supporting point.
Be Specific
Be specific in your outline by including detailed examples, statistics, and quotes to support your arguments. This will help to make your essay more persuasive and convincing.
Use concise language and avoid unnecessary words or phrases. This will help to keep your outline focused and easy to follow.
Use Strong Transitions
Use strong transitions between each section of your outline to make your argument clear and easy to follow. This includes using transitional words and phrases, such as “however,” “in addition,” and “moreover.”
Anticipate Counterarguments
Anticipate counterarguments in your outline and address them with supporting evidence. This will show that you have considered multiple viewpoints and strengthen your overall argument.
Seek Feedback
Share your outline with peers or an instructor for feedback. This can help you to identify areas that need improvement and ensure that your argument is clear and effective.
By following these actionable tips, you can create an effective argumentative essay outline that will help you to craft a compelling and well-supported argument.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Argumentative Essay Outlines
By avoiding the following common mistakes, you can create an effective argumentative essay outline that will help you to craft a compelling and well-supported argument.
Lack of Research
Failing to conduct sufficient research can weaken your argument and result in a poorly-supported essay. Ensure that you gather credible sources and evidence to support your arguments.
Lack of Organization
A poorly organized outline can make it difficult for the reader to follow your argument. Ensure that your outline is well-organized and easy to follow.
Lack of Specific Evidence
Failing to include specific evidence to support your arguments can weaken your essay. Ensure that you use detailed examples, statistics, and quotes to back up your claims.
Failure to Address Counterarguments
Ignoring or failing to address counterarguments can weaken your argument and reduce its persuasiveness. Ensure that you acknowledge and address counterarguments in your outline.
Lack of Clarity
A lack of clarity in your outline can make it difficult for the reader to understand your argument. Ensure that your outline is clear and concise and that your thesis statement is well-defined.
Inadequate Formatting
Failing to follow formatting guidelines can result in a poorly-presented essay. Ensure that your outline follows the formatting guidelines specified by your instructor or academic institution.
Examples of Successful Argumentative Essay Outlines
Here are some examples of successful argumentative essay outlines:
Example 1: “The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet”
I. Introduction
A. Hook: Start with a statistic or fact related to plant-based diets
B. Background information: Provide information about the rise of plant-based diets
C. Thesis statement: Argue that a plant-based diet has many benefits for health, the environment, and animal welfare.
A. Main argument #1: A plant-based diet promotes health
- Supporting evidence: Research studies and statistics
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of plant-based diets
B. Main argument #2: A plant-based diet is environmentally friendly
- Supporting evidence: Environmental studies and statistics
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of plant-based diets and the environment
C. Main argument #3: A plant-based diet is better for animal welfare
- Supporting evidence: Ethical considerations and animal welfare studies
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of plant-based diets and animal welfare
III. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis statement: Reiterate the benefits of a plant-based diet
B. Summarize main arguments: Briefly summarize the main arguments and evidence presented
C. Call to action: Encourage readers to consider adopting a plant-based diet or reducing meat consumption.
Example 2: “The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health”
A. Hook: Start with a shocking statistic or fact about social media use
B. Background information: Provide information about the prevalence of social media use and its impact on mental health
C. Thesis statement: Argue that social media hurts mental health and well-being.
A. Main argument #1: Social media use can lead to depression and anxiety
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of the link between social media use and mental health
B. Main argument #2: Social media use can lead to addiction
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of the link between social media use and addiction
C. Main argument #3: Social media use can lead to negative body image and self-esteem issues
- Counterargument and refutation: Address common criticisms of the link between social media use and body image/self-esteem issues
A. Restate thesis statement: Reiterate the negative impact of social media on mental health
C. Call to action: Encourage readers to limit social media use and prioritize mental health and well-being.
These examples demonstrate effective argumentative essay outlines with a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence for the main arguments. They also address potential counterarguments and provide a call to action or closing thoughts.
In conclusion, an argumentative essay outline is crucial to crafting a compelling argument. You can create a well-supported and persuasive argument by following a structured outline, incorporating specific evidence, acknowledging counterarguments, and seeking feedback. Additionally, you can ensure that your outline and subsequent essay are strong and effective by avoiding common mistakes such as a lack of research, organization, or clarity.
Whether using a general, classical, Rogerian, or Toulmin argumentative essay outline, remember to present your arguments logically and cohesively and support them with strong evidence. With a well-crafted argumentative essay outline, you can confidently present your argument and persuade your audience to see things from your point of view. Remember, you can hire an argumentative essay writer to help you develop an outline.
To write an outline for an argumentative essay, start by choosing a strong topic and conducting thorough research. Then, organize your ideas into a clear and logical structure, including a thesis statement and supporting arguments. Use parallel structure, specific evidence, strong transitions, and anticipate counterarguments to create an effective outline.
The 5 parts of an argumentative essay include: Introduction: includes a hook, background information, and a clear thesis statement Body: includes supporting arguments and evidence to support the thesis statement Counterarguments: presents opposing viewpoints and counterarguments and refutes them with evidence Rebuttal: acknowledges the legitimacy of counterarguments but presents evidence to support the main argument Conclusion: summarizes the main arguments and evidence and includes a call to action or closing thoughts.
The first step to creating an argumentative essay outline is to choose a strong topic and conduct thorough research. This will help you identify your main arguments and supporting evidence, which can then be organized into a clear and logical structure.
The purpose of an outline for an argumentative essay is to organize your thoughts and arguments into a clear and logical structure. This helps to ensure that your essay is well-supported, well-organized, and effective in persuading your audience to see things from your point of view. An outline also helps you anticipate and address potential counterarguments, strengthening your argument.
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How to Write a Standout Argumentative Essay
An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that uses factual evidence and logical support to convince the reader of a certain way of thinking. Although many types of essays aim at persuading the reader to believe a specific point of view, argumentative essays rely heavily on hard evidence, drawing on other studies and sources to prove their argument is best.
Don’t let the name fool you: Argumentative essays don’t have to be aggressive or combative. Rather, it gets its name from the style of arguing, whereby the writer presents sufficient research to both support their own claim and invalidate opposing perspectives. When you’re writing an argumentative essay, remember that the goal is to show that your thesis is the only logical conclusion.
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Argumentative essays are only as good as their argument, and structuring good arguments requires a little more than just being stubborn (even if it helps!). Below, we run through the most useful techniques for writing the perfect argumentative essay. But don’t take our word for it—our evidence speaks for itself!
What is an argumentative essay?
Like persuasive essays and other types of essays , the point of argumentative essays is to convince the reader of a particular point of view. What makes an essay argumentative is the method of convincing: An argumentative essay uses fact-based evidence and unquestionable logic to prove that its thesis is true.
Persuasive essays do this, too, but tend to be more emotional and less formal . Argumentative essays focus more on concrete empirical data, whereas persuasive essays appeal more to the reader’s emotions. In other words, argumentative essays favor quantitative support, while persuasive essays favor qualitative support.
Likewise, it’s easy to confuse argumentative essays with expository essays , which rely heavily on fact-based evidence and copious research. The main difference is bias : Argumentative essays presume one point of view is correct, whereas expository essays usually present all sides of the argument and leave it to the reader to make up their own mind.
Another distinction of argumentative essays is that the thesis is not obvious . It usually has strong enough opposition to necessitate an explanation of why it’s wrong. For example, “the sky is blue on a sunny day” would be an awful thesis for an argumentative essay. Not only would it be redundant, but also far too simplistic: Your evidence may be “look outside,” and that’d be the end of it!
The idea is that an argumentative essay leaves no doubt that its thesis is accurate, usually by disproving or invalidating opposing theories. That’s why argumentative essays don’t just talk about the writer’s own thesis but discuss other contradicting points of view as well. It’s hard to name one perspective as “true” if you’re ignoring all the others.
Basic argumentative essay structure
Because your entire argumentative essay depends on how well you present your case, your essay structure is crucial. To make matters worse, the structure of argumentative essays is a little more involved than those of other essay types because you also have to address other points of view. This alone leads to even more considerations, like whose argument to address first, and at what point to introduce key evidence.
Let’s start with the most basic argumentative essay structure: the simple five-paragraph format that suits most short essays.
- Your first paragraph is your introduction , which clearly presents your thesis, sets up the rest of the essay, and maybe even adds a little intrigue.
- Your second, third, and fourth paragraphs are your body, where you present your arguments and evidence, as well as refute opposing arguments. Each paragraph should focus on either showcasing one piece of supporting evidence or disproving one contradictory opinion.
- Your fifth and final paragraph is your conclusion , where you revisit your thesis in the context of all preceding evidence and succinctly wrap up everything.
This simple structure serves you well in a pinch, especially for timed essays that are part of a test. However, advanced essays require more detailed structures, especially if they have a length requirement of over five paragraphs.
Advanced argumentative essay structure
Some essays need to support more complicated arguments and more definitive rebuttals than normal. In these cases, the three major formats below should serve your argumentative essay for a variety of needs.
Aristotelian (Classic)
When to use it: making straightforward arguments
The Aristotelian or classic argument is a default structure for a clear argument, more like an extension of the simple five-paragraph structure above. It draws on credibility ( ethos ), emotion ( pathos ), and reasoning ( logos ) to prove its points, all of which can be adapted for virtually any argument. In form, it follows a direct and logical path:
1 Introduce the problem.
2 Explain your perspective.
3 Explain your opponent’s perspective. Refute their points one-by-one as you go.
4 Present your evidence.
5 Conclude your argument.
When to use it: presenting complex issues with no clear truths or when your thesis is a rebuttal or counterargument.
The Toulmin method was developed to analyze arguments themselves, so it makes sense to use it for essays. Because it’s steeped in logic and deep analysis, this approach best suits complicated issues that need unraveling, but also works well for refuting an opposing point of view piece by piece.
In form, it includes six main areas, but you’re free to organize them in whatever order works best for your essay. Keep in mind that your claim can itself be a rebuttal of another argument, so your entire essay could be disproving another thesis rather than presenting your own.
1 Claim: your thesis or argument, stated clearly
2 Reasons: your evidence, including data or generally accepted facts
3 Warrant: the connection between your claim and reasons (requiring you to state assumptions explicitly so there’s no confusion)
4 Backing: additional evidence to support your claim
5 Qualifier: the limits to your own claim, including concessions
6 Rebuttal: addressing opposing viewpoints and criticisms of your claim
When to use it: showing both sides of an argument as valid or when presenting to a mixed audience.
The Rogerian method is simply a middle-ground approach, where you acknowledge the validity of both your thesis and the opposition’s viewpoint. It’s the least confrontational and most respectful, which helps in convincing readers who are naturally biased against your main claim. In form, it follows a five-step structure:
2 Explain your opponent’s perspective first. Validate their points when correct.
3 Explain your perspective.
4 Bring both sides together. Present a middle ground where both viewpoints coexist.
5 Conclude your (balanced) argument.
How to write a good thesis
The thesis, or argument, is the cornerstone of any good essay. If your thesis is weak or full of holes, not even a perfect essay structure can save you.
The thesis itself should be the one takeaway you want your readers to leave with. What are you trying to convince them of, or what do you want them to remember after reading? Knowing this informs all other aspects of writing your essay, including the best structure and format, not to mention which evidence to collect.
For starters, choose a topic you feel strongly about (if it’s not already assigned). It helps if your argument is specific; having a broad or general argument means more facets to examine, which can make for a wordy essay.
It also helps to consider your audience. You don’t always have to tell readers what they want to hear, but their biases should influence how you write your essay, including your wording and how much credit to give the opposition.
Above all, choose a thesis with sufficient evidence. Argumentative essays thrive on factual proof from credible sources, and you don’t want to waste time searching for data that doesn’t exist. If you can’t find enough facts to back up your thesis, maybe you shouldn’t argue that point in the first place.
How to write an argumentative essay: the writing process
Argumentative essays follow the same recommended writing process as other kinds of writing, albeit with more emphasis on researching and preparing. Here’s a brief overview of how to adapt the process for argumentative essays:
1 Brainstorming: If your argument is not provided in the assignment, take some time to think up a good thesis based on our guidelines above.
2 Preparing: This phase is for collecting all the evidence going into your essay, as well as writing an outline . Because proof is key to argumentative essays, set aside ample time for research until you have all the support you need. It’s also a good time to outline your essay, answering questions like when and how to discuss opposing viewpoints.
3 Drafting: Write a rough draft of your essay. It helps to include any data and direct quotes as early as possible, especially with argumentative essays that often cite outside sources.
4 Revising: Polish your rough draft, optimize word choice, and restructure your arguments if necessary. Make sure your language is clear and appropriate for the reader, and double-check that you effectively made all your points and rebuttals.
5 Proofreading : Go through your draft and focus exclusively on fixing mistakes. If you’re not confident in your grammar skills or diction, use Grammarly .
Although optional, it always helps to have a fresh set of eyes on your essays before finalizing it. See if your argument is strong enough to convince your friends!
Argumentative essay writing tips
Our tips for writing better essays apply just as well to argumentative essays as any others, so that’s the best place to start if you’re looking for additional guidance. For tips specific to argumentative essays, try these:
Support your argument with concrete facts
Although similar to persuasive essays, argumentative essays are in some ways the exact opposite. While persuasive essays appeal to the reader’s emotions, argumentative essays appeal to the reader’s reason. That’s why hard facts work best.
Do plenty of research until you have enough data to support each of your main points. Feel free to cite other sources or studies to improve your credibility as well. Try to withhold your personal opinions and feelings as much as possible—let your evidence speak for you.
Be proactive about language
In an argumentative essay, tone and style are more important than you may think, especially if you’re criticizing another person’s perspective. Be respectful when choosing your words and phrasing. Using an aggressive tone reflects worse on the writer than the target, even if rebutting a despicable point of view.
Use aids for style and grammar
Even the smallest typo can derail the most carefully planned argument. The problem is, it’s hard to formulate the best possible argument if you’re distracted by spelling and grammar.
Grammarly finds all of your writing mistakes for you so you can stay focused on what’s important. It even checks your tone and clarity to make sure your true argument always shines through and comes across as intended. See how Grammarly can help your next writing project by downloading it now.
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Example Of Argumentative Essay On What Is Happiness Exactly?
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Topic: Happiness , Life , Satisfaction , Philosophy , Writer , Pain , Job , Literature
Published: 03/08/2023
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Is Happiness Really Happiness?
In his article, Life Satisfaction, Ethical Reflection, and The Science of Happiness, author Dan Haybron argues that being satisfied with one's life is necessary or rather important, but that it does not matter as much as one might think. Specifically, the argument is centered on the idea that happiness and its definition is varied depending on the individual. Moreover, another argument made is that what humans consider as happiness is in fact, satisfaction with life. This paper discusses Haybron's claims and whether there is merit in his argument.
Haybron continues by stating that most philosophical research and arguments have put forth that happiness relies significantly on a series of satisfactory occurrences (103). Yet, there is substantial reason to believe that one can be happy in their welfare (feeling) state regardless of satisfactory experiences. Happiness is essentially a totality view or rather a byproduct of a series of experiences that one has gone through. The writer agrees with Haybron’s view that happiness is inclusive of both pleasure and pain, and not solely satisfactory experiences. This would suggest that painful or excruciating experiences do often lead to positive outcomes. Haybron’s rationale is that there is a blessing in the chaos. Essentially, that one cannot be happy without a combination of the bitter with the sweet. To this end, “it is not just having a plurality of good moments, but having a good life. We [need] to see our lives as more than just the sum of their parts. The pains suffered in boot camp, or in pursuit of some other achievement might be seen as a good thing in the context of one's life as a whole" (105). So why then has the term satisfaction been so closely linked as meaning someone is indeed happy? The explanations for this are numerous. The common thought according to Haybron is that because one is satisfied with a particular experience or feeling, this is a contention that they are happy. This, from the perspective of the writer couldn't be further from the truth. One can be satisfied with an experience and still be unhappy. For example, an individual may believe that by obtaining a job making six figures will provide and offer them happiness. The individual may end up obtaining said job and then come to realize that while they were initially satisfied with the job, it has not made them happy. Conversely, they come to discover that the journey to obtaining the job was much more satisfactory than actually being offered the position. This is why it has often been said that the journey offers more contentment than the destination. Haybron reasons that individuals give attention to experiences that do not necessarily suggest happiness, but rather satisfaction – and this is where much of the problem rests upon in terms of where the intertwinement and interchangeability comes from (105). It seems that society has provided a kind of norm or rule discourse that most have followed. This is why most philosophical arguments related to happiness tend to weave the concept of satisfaction and align them together. Another argument that Haybron makes in the article is that happiness is believed to be something different to each individual. This in itself has also caused the problem with the two terms because one individual may consider themselves to be happy if they experience both positive and negative occurrences, while another may believe that they can only be happy if they indeed have positive or pristine happenings in their lives. These individuals reject the idea that pain produces happiness as well. Of course, there is validity in both arguments. The former is what Haybron contends, while the latter is what most philosophers offer as the true essence of happiness. The writer, however, questions the rationale behind only accepting the positive and subsequently, rejecting the negative because what is life without the ups and downs, valleys and mountaintops, etc.? In other words, how can one come to know what happiness is without enduring harsh and hard times? Haybron writes that happiness is essentially subjective rather than objective (105). This is why there are so many varying perspectives on both the term, happiness, and satisfaction. So in effect, while Haybron makes two claims in the article, they in fact stem from the same argument – that satisfaction and happiness are two different concepts even though they have been proverbially rolled into one and have come to be accepted as the same. The argument that most philosophers have made regarding happiness only consisting of satisfactory experiences is a plausible one because individuals have not only come to believe that life should only include pleasure, but also because how can one be satisfied with painful experiences? What rationale or reasoning could ever suggest that pain is fruitful and satisfactory? As noted earlier, and by Haybron, happiness is the sum of an individual’s life experiences, not only solitary or series of experiences as most contexts suggest.
In order for those that believe satisfaction and happiness are the same to even consider Haybron’s argument, they must come to understand the purpose behind pain, which is an entirely separate argument in itself. Yet, there is merit in both Haybron’s view and the majority outlook on happiness. The writer believes that it is easier for most to reject the Haybron perspective as opposed to accepting it because then that would mean that a significant shift in their beliefs would need to take place, and change is difficult for most people.
Works Cited
Haybron, Dan. "LIFE SATISFACTION, ETHICAL REFLECTION, AND THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS." Journal of Happiness Studies 8 (2007): 99-138. Web. 1 May 2016. <doi: 10.1007/s10902-006-9006-5>.
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How to Write Importance of History Essay – 2 Sample Essays
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For example, you can conclude by saying – “In conclusion, it is evident that studying history is important as it helps us to understand our present and make better decisions for the future.”
Sample Essay 1: The Importance of History
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History plays an important role in our lives today. By studying the past, we are able to understand how different societies lived, how powerful leaders led their people, and how certain events or discoveries changed the course of history. It also helps us appreciate other cultures, religions and societies which may be different from our own. Additionally, history provides us with the opportunity to gain insight into some of the most important lessons that can be applied to our current times.
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Are you looking for argumentative essay examples? Good news – our professional essay writers have compiled several useful samples that can be used for your reference. Sometimes, you would read tons of material on the writing process, but still have no idea where to start from. That’s exactly that moment when you need some good essay examples. Why is having an excellent sample in front of your eyes so important? Above all, it’s much easier to learn how to write the work from a clearly structured essay example. Besides, you may find tons of inspirational ideas in ready-made samples. So get ready to become inspired by useful insights that we have to offer.
What Is an Argument?
In everyday life, an argument means some misunderstanding between people. But in an academic context, an argument is a list of statements that support or disapprove some point of view. Typically, you will use your claims to convince people that your viewpoint is true. How to write an argumentative essay ? To write a good argumentative essay, you will need to establish a strong position on the topic and present compelling evidence that backs up your point. There are two purposes you should keep in mind when building an argument . Your primary goal is to:
- Change people’s views.
- Persuade doing something.
There exist 3 main approaches to developing an argument:
- Classical It’s a type of argument that the writer or speaker uses to convince the audience to accept their point of view. The main task is to apply effective strategies to persuade someone to take your side. Ethos, pathos and logos are used to convince the audience. It consists of 5 elements: introduction, confirmation, narration, refutation, and conclusion.
- Toulmin This method is applied when there is no evident solution to the issue discussed. The Toulmin model is used if you are dealing with some complex situation. You will need to break your argumentation into 6 elements: claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier and rebuttal.
- Rogerian It’s a series of statements that focus on making the audience meet the speaker/ writer halfway. In most cases, an addressee won’t accept your point fully. That’s exactly when you can establish middle ground.
Examples of Argumentative Essays
Getting familiar with an argumentative essay example is a brilliant way to cope with your writing assignment. After studying some successful essays, it will be much easier to start your own work. We offer you to look through several argumentative essay samples attached below. They are divided into categories by an academic level for easier navigation. Feel free to use these samples from our college essay service for your reference and inspiration.
Argumentative Essay Example for Middle School
If you are a middle-school student, you might be interested in an argumentative essay sample for middle school. Check out an example attached below and see how the arguments are built.
Unlike other academic levels, the writing requirements for middle school are not strict. Here’s a rubric you can use to check whether your writing corresponds with the standard recommendations.
Argumentative Essay Sample for High School
Below you can find an argumentative essay example for high school. This essay is written by a persuasive essay writer based on the literary work. Pay attention to how arguments are built and what evidence is used to prove the main position.
Essays written in high schools require stronger professional skills, more detailed structure and a very thoughtful manner of writing. Works have serious topics which need full involvement in your study. Here’re several criteria you shouldn’t skip.
Some of the successful topics for high-school argumentative writing include:
- Should religion have place in government?
- Should marijuana be legalized?
- What can be done about gun control in the US?
- Is single-sex education harmful or beneficial to students?
Choose the one you like and use the sample to craft a great writing piece.
Argumentative Essay Example for College
If you are a college student, here’s an argumentative essay example for college. This essay begins with counter arguments. Then, the writer refutes the opposite position by providing compelling support of the other side.
Essay for college requires much effort and time. You will need to show strong persuasive skills, great focus, and incredible willingness to succeed. Your work should have 4 elements just like any other type of essay:
- Introductory paragraph.
- Thesis statement.
- Body paragraphs.
- Conclusion for essay .
Your essay can be longer than 5 paragraphs – it depends on the number of claims and counter arguments you want to include. Also, make sure you check this rubric and include all points in your writing.
Short Argumentative Essay Example
Sometimes, you will be asked to write a brief work. In this case, you may be interested in an example of a short argumentative essay. Look through the sample attached below. This will help you get a clear idea on the writing process.
This type of work requires 3 steps one should follow:
- Turning the topic into a question and, then, answering it.
- Stating an argument and proving it with evidence.
- Outlining (briefly) your main points.
Looking for an argumentative essay outline example ? We have a special blog with a lot of different samples for such kind of an outline.
Final Thoughts
Now that you have looked through some examples of an argumentative essay , it’s time to compose your own work. Remember to develop a strong thesis statement and jam-pack your writing with supporting examples. And the last tip from StudyCrumb: don’t be afraid to provide some room for the opposite side. Include several counterarguments and explain why they are weak. This will make your position sound stronger.
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FAQ about Argumentative Essay Examples
1. how to give examples in an argumentative essay.
A good argumentative essay should be supported by descent examples. You should use credible sources to find supporting evidence: scholarly articles, scientific works, official websites. Use citations and quotations to refer to your sources. It would be great if you could integrate some statistical numbers in your writing.
2. What is the example of an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay should focus on the debatable issue. There should be two sides of the coin – you should take one side and prove your point. Some good examples for argumentative writing are:
Is capital punishment effective?
Does religion cause war?
Does social media make people more lonely?
4. How do I conclude an argumentative essay?
Conclusion of one argumentative essay might be the beginning of another one. To conclude your writing, briefly summarize your key points. Do not introduce any new information in your last paragraph. Emphasize the importance of your viewpoint and finish with some food for thought.
3. Can you start an argumentative essay with a question?
Argumentative essay might start with a rhetorical question or statement. This technique is called a hook. It allows to catch the reader’s attention from the first lines. Then, an author should provide some context related to the topic and create a strong thesis statement.
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A persuasive essay is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to agree with the writer's perspective or proposal. The writer presents a case and then provides evidence to support their argument. An effective persuasive essay must begin with a hook that captures the reader's attention and makes them want to read more. Here are some examples of persuasive essay hooks:
A rhetorical question: This type of hook poses a question that the reader must think about and consider. For example, "Are we really doing everything we can to protect the environment?"
A shocking statistic: This type of hook presents a surprising or alarming fact that the reader may not have known. For example, "Did you know that over 50% of the world's population is now considered overweight or obese?"
A personal anecdote: This type of hook tells a short, personal story that is relevant to the topic. For example, "I'll never forget the day I saw a young girl crying on the side of the road because her family had been evicted from their home."
A quote: This type of hook uses a quote from a respected figure or expert to support the writer's argument. For example, "Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'Be the change you wish to see in the world.'"
A rhetorical device: This type of hook uses a literary device such as repetition or parallelism to draw the reader in. For example, "We are not alone. We are not helpless. We can make a difference."
Regardless of which type of hook you choose, it's important to make sure that it is relevant to your topic and engaging for your audience. A strong hook will set the stage for a persuasive and effective essay.
Where can I find persuasive articles?
Every Wednesday, he would go and clip many of them and make my great granny a bouquet. Anecdotal Hook A short story or an outcome of your imagination is identified as an anecdote. Statistical facts are also quotes from famous people, only that, in this case, they present a percentage, number, or figure. Whether you use a rhetorical question, a shocking statistic, a quote, or a personal anecdote, a good hook will set the tone for the rest of the essay and make the reader want to keep reading. Effective Hooks for Essays That Will Be Hot in 2020 Look for examples of good hooks in our database of essays — and become a great If you need help writing a hook for an essay or an entire essay, for that matter , reach out to our amazing support team or fill out the contact form and we will match you with an experienced writer that is a pro in your topic. How to Write an Essay Hook? The first Oreo was sold on March 6, 1912 to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey.
How to write a persuasive essay about environment?
But when using facts or statistical hook, make sure to mention the source. Your conclusion should not necessarily present anything new to your audience. They are most appropriate for reflection or explanation essays. Practice creating different sentences to start your work. But this is not possible with other types of essays.
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Use our tips above to motivate some inspiration to improve your skills. What is persuasive writing Twinkl? The scenes are widely used in descriptive as well as narrative essays. Of course, if you have difficulties, you can Detect plagiarism in your paper for free Check my paper Different Types of Essay Hook: Examples Here are some prototypes to inspire you to writing a hook for an essay. A catchy hook is a great way to start a persuasive essay. But, in addition to all the apparent moral and ethical aspects, social and ecological undertakings can, in the most unexpected way, give quite actual commercial results. After you have found out your target audience, try to pick an essay hook that falls into the category of their interests. What is an Essay Hook? Avoid generalized, and yes or no questions.
18 Excellent Essay Hook for College [Examples]
Many are useful in certain tasks, while others may not be well served in other papers. The hook is just a part of an essay introduction that is written along with the background information of the topic and a thesis statement. If you include valid facts or statistical hook in your academic essay, then obviously your readers will get impressed by your knowledge of the essay topic. College university sites also provide persuasive essay hook examples through completed writing examples. In other types of essays you need to pick a side, argue and prove your point with the help of evidence. Argumentative Essay Hook Examples The opening paragraph of an argumentative essay should be similar to the opening statement of a trial.
How to Write a Essay Hook? : Learn with Amazing Essay Hook Examples
As human beings, we quickly transform words into pictures in minds. Examples Of Persuasive Essay Hooks And General Tips Many want to know why it is important to know how to write a hook for a persuasive essay paper. His fate played a part in what happened to him, though, of course, he also made those choices which sealed it. A persuasive environment essay is a type of academic write-up. Remember, the hook does not replace is not an essay introduction. We have professional essay writers to prepare a hook statement for almost all kinds of essays, research papers, and academic papers. Like anything, practice makes perfect so you may want to try writing out a few examples before you commit one to copy.
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Conclusion Your question just before we set off was how to write a hook for an essay. But when writing, make your story hook to be short, simple, and interesting. Basically, an anecdote is a funny statement. So, in this way, you can develop the curiosity of your readers and make them stay within your essay till the end. Thesis Statements are a crucial step in the process of academic writing.
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You can use online tools as well to correct your write-up. For your better understanding, in this blog post, we have given a brief overview of essay hooks and their types. You can also use a spell or grammar checker on your computer to catch proofreading errors. Also, they will get a chance to gain new information on a particular topic. Its main purpose is to inform, convince and amuse the readers about any specific essay topic. Then, read from start to finish for errors, misrepresentations, and misinterpretations. If yes, what should they do? This hook type will be useful when you write process or informative essays and research papers.
Write Good Hooks For Persuasive Essays: 15 Great Hook Examples
Like essay topic selection, writing an essay hook is also a challenging task that requires more time and effort. The right topic idea is a start. Find the kind of literary work First, have a clear idea about the literary work you have decided on for your paper. It requires you to use logic, emotions, and evidence research, data, and anecdotal. These are the text, the author, your audience, the setting, and the purpose of your communication. Your hook is said to be good only if it makes your readers curious.
💌 Catchy hooks for persuasive essays. Write Good Hooks For Persuasive Essays. 2022
Essay Hook Examples for Different Essay Types Basically, academic essays are classified into different types. Most importantly, the essay hook you create should have the power to naturally pull the readers inside the essay and make them read the whole content. Essay Hook Examples for Different Types of Essay Academic essays are commonly classified into different types. In addition, your paragraphs should be legible, brief, and concise. It provides an idea about your overall topic and the questions that are addressed. His leg was cut, and blood spilled down his leg.
Interesting Hook Examples
So, why not attract the attention of your reader using such stories? Hook sentences for such essays are a shocking revelation that the reader is curious to learn more about. So, based on your essay types, use any appropriate essay hooks. Examples include balanced and counterarguable. Mostly, an anecdote is humorous; it makes the reader laugh and leaves them wanting to read more. Paraphrased quotes will not be treated as a quotation hook. So, every time when you prepare your work on argumentative essay topics, the hook statement you create should be logical. Anecdotal Hook An anecdote is a short story or a product of your imagination.
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How to Create a Strong Argumentative Essay Outline?
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Don’t know how to create a strong outline for a convincing argumentative essay?
The outline for an argumentative essay is similar to other types of essays. These include informative essays, persuasive essays, compare and contrast essays, etc.
The outline for almost all types of essays includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. To start writing an impactful argumentative essay , you need a topic broad enough to create a strong argument.
In this article, you will learn how to develop a 5 paragraph argumentative essay outline.
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How to Create an Argumentative Essay Outline?
The standard argumentative essay outline includes the following elements.
Argumentative Essay Introduction
The introduction of your essay is the first thing your reader will see. This is where you provide the reader with the proper background information, educating them about your topic. The reader will decide from the very first sentence if he wants to continue reading your essay further or not.
The opening line of an essay is a hook that sticks the reader to the essay. If the introduction is not interesting, the reader might not continue with the essay.
Here are the key points you should keep in mind while writing the introduction of your argumentative essay.
- Start With a Hook
Start your introduction with an interesting hook that engages your readers and wants them to stick to your essay. It is not necessary that you have to write an entire paragraph as the hook of your essay.
A single interesting sentence also counts as a hook. You can start your essay with an interesting fact, anecdote, funny story, statistics, or a controversial statement.
The hook you choose depends on the nature of the paper that you’re writing and your audience. Whatever you choose to write, make sure it is catchy to grab the attention of readers.
Check out this article to learn some interesting hook examples and their different types.
- Explain Your Point of View
Now you have to develop your thoughts related to the topic and explain the significance of the topic to the readers. Explain this part of your essay according to your personal knowledge in a couple of lines in the introductory paragraph.
You can also present the background information on your topic. Making sure that the reader knows what will be discussed throughout the paper. Be careful when sharing information at this stage, as you don’t want to bombard the reader with too much data.
- Write Down Your Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is the crux of your entire essay written at the end of the introductory paragraph. Write down a strong and clear thesis statement that can be backed by a supportive argument and evidence.
The thesis statement of your essay should explain the main point and purpose of writing your essay.
Your entire essay revolves around the thesis; the body paragraphs present information and evidence to defend your thesis.
Follow the tips mentioned above to write an interesting introduction for your argumentative essay.
It is no surprise that the introduction of any essay holds the most importance. If you start on the wrong foot, the entire essay, along with your hard work, goes in vain.
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- After the terrorist attack on World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001, racial profiling was increased. According to the authorities, profiling is the only way to identify terrorists. Some airports started targeting people from a Middle-Eastern background, creating concern about the violation of civil rights. This tactic of screening didn’t seem to work, which made the authorities recommend the use of the National ID card. If every citizen carries his ID card along, it will make the screening process easier. And it will not target individuals based on their looks.
- Nowadays, students wake up, check their phones, get ready and leave instantly for school or college without any breakfast. Some might believe that having breakfast is not essential to start their day with a healthy meal. Studies have shown that breakfast is the essential meal of your day, especially for students.
- Most of the public workers around the globe are not given the right to freedom of expression. Not even when they are made to work day and night, violating their working rights. Lack of freedom of expression decreases their morale to perform well at work. Enforcing their right to strike and to speak against such violations will encourage them. Countries all over the world should encourage their workers to go on strike and speak out.
Argumentative Essay Body Paragraphs
The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay hold the following significant components.
- Counter-argument
Each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence that should then be explained in the paragraph with supporting details.
To present a strong argument, you can separate paragraphs to support or negate the thesis statement.
Present your arguments with supporting evidence to support your claim in one paragraph. Remember that you can’t just state your opinions about a particular issue or subject. To make a strong argument and change people's points of view, you must convince them using strong, authentic facts.
Present the opposing argument in the other paragraph by researching both points of view. Presenting both stances will strengthen the argument created in the essay. Refuting the counterargument will make yours seem more valid.
Another approach can be that first, you can use all the evidence to support your argument. After presenting your side of the argument, you can write a paragraph to refute the opposing side.
There is not a rule that should be applied when it comes to presenting an argument. The choice is yours. Make a decision and go for the method that would be easier for you while presenting your case to the readers.
Just be mindful when collecting the evidence. Only look for credible sources. Let’s look at this example of a claim and its supporting evidence.
Claim: Closing down fast-food chains can control the number of obese kids in the United States.
Evidence: “A ccording to the analysis of several studies in 2017, it is shown that the percentage of obese kids has increased 11 times from the year 1975. ”
Argumentative Essay Conclusion
The last component of a simple argumentative essay outline in the concluding paragraph. Your conclusion needs to be strong to provide closure to the entire argument presented in your essay.
The goal of a conclusion is to make the readers realize why you picked this topic and how significant it is. Restate your thesis statement and your stance on the topic in conclusion.
A strong conclusion leaves a strong impact on readers. This is the part that your reader will remember once he finishes reading the essay. End your essay with an impactful conclusion so that the audience understands and agrees with your point of view.
Argumentative Essay Conclusion Examples
Here are some argumentative essay conclusion examples to further clarify how to write the conclusion.
- Physical punishment might be an effective way to discipline kids. However, parents should avoid using this method to a maximum extent. We live in a world where there is already enough violence around us. We don’t need any more of it, and that should start from home. Teach your children to be responsible without using violence.
- Hence, we cannot say that adults are better learners than children. This quality may vary depending on the enthusiasm and motivational level. The learning capability of an individual cannot be generalized according to their age.
- Sports play an important role in maintaining health. We will have a healthier society if people involve themselves in sports. However, we need to make sure that the sports we are playing are not threatening our lives. They should be challenging yet exciting.
Now you know everything there is about an argumentative essay outline. To make it easier for you, we have an argumentative essay outline sample to guide you through your essay.
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Here, you can find a sample argumentative essay outline pdf that you can follow to craft a perfect argumentative essay. You can also find numerous argumentative essay examples online for help.
To make writing an outline of an argumentative essay easier, we have also attached a worksheet below. Complete it carefully, and you will master the art of argumentative writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of an argumentative essay.
The key purpose of writing an argumentative essay is to establish your position and support it with evidence and reasons.
Can you start an argumentative essay with a question?
Yes, you can either start your essay with a thesis statement or a rhetorical question.
How does evidence help an argumentative essay?
In an argumentative essay, evidence could be a fact, documentation, or testimony. It helps in strengthening the claims presented in the essay.
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How to Write an Argumentative Essay – Steps & Examples
Published by Ellie Cross at November 1st, 2021 , Revised On February 27, 2023
An argumentative essay makes an original argument in response to the subject matter under discussion. In an argumentative essay, the author supports their stance on the topic by presenting evidence.
An argumentative essay is the most popular type of essay at college and university, even though there are several other types of essays that you may be asked to complete during your course of study.
When to Write an Argumentative Essay?
An argumentative essay could be assigned to you as a course assignment . The essay brief will encourage you to choose, defend, explain and document the reasoning behind your position or point of view.
You will find keywords such as “debate”, “argue”, “claim,” and “asset” in the title of an argumentative essay which can be either open or two-sided. Below you will find an example of an “open argumentative essay” title and an example of a “two-sided argumentative essay” title.
Open argumentative essay title
What is the most notable achievement of Donald Trump as the president of the United States of America?
Two-sided argumentative essay title
Did distance education have a positive or negative impact on the education industry of the UK?
Writing an Argumentative Essay for a College or University Assignment?
As indicated previously, most college and university level essays are argumentative in nature. Even rhetorical and literary analysis essays fall in the “argumentative essay” category because they present arguments about the text.
When writing an argumentative essay, keep in mind that your goal as the author of the essay is to take a clear position on the issue you are exploring, present an argument, and back it up with academic evidence material.
Unless advised otherwise by your tutor, you should aim to express evidence-based arguments when approaching any essay writing assignment.
Argumentative Essay Title Examples
Here are some examples of argumentative essay titles to know precisely the type of titles or prompts that would require writing an argumentative essay.
Extensive research on any given topic will enable you to develop a definite and well-informed position. You may also need to slightly tweak your argument to improve your knowledge about the topic.
Present your main argument based on analysis, evidence, and interpretation and convince your readers to agree to your point of view.
Analyse: the impact of the conquest of Constantinople in the 15 th century on world history.
- Don’t just discuss a few random characters and events from the conquest of Constantinople.
- Do present your argument, evidence, and analysis to define the specific impact of the battle of Constantinople on world history.
Assess: the effectiveness of anti-racism measures put in place by employers in the UK.
- Don’t simply present numbers about the anti-racism measures.
- Make an argument about how effective anti-racism policies and measures have proved to be.
Talk: about the impact of climate change on the human population.
- Don’t just discuss the effects of climate change on the human population.
- Build an informed argument that states your perspective on the overall effects of climate on the human population and states its significance. Make sure to provide supporting evidence and analysis for your main argument.
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The Best Approach to an Argumentative Essay
A well-composed argumentative essay follows logic and rationale. Your approach to writing an argumentative essay should be objectives. Make sure to base your argument and analysis on logic, facts and rational thinking. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you at any writing stage.
You can choose from a variety of argumentative essay writing strategies. However, at the college and university level, the two most commonly followed approaches are the Toulmin and Rogerian.
Toulmin Argument Building
The Toulmin argument building method is one of the most commonly used ways of arguing for a position taken by the author. It consists of four steps: making a claim, presenting the evidence, providing the warrant, and finally presenting the potential refutations.
Four Steps of Toulmin Argument Building
- Make a claim
- Provide supporting evidence material
- Present the warrant , which discusses how the evidence backs the claim.
- Take into account the potential limitations of your argument – also called the refutations to the claim.
For example, if you are arguing for the benefits of distance learning, then you could build your main argument using the following four steps:
- Demonstrate that distance learning benefits outweigh its drawbacks, and many students worldwide have benefited from various distance learning programmes.
- Present supporting evidence from authentic academic sources to strengthen your claim. You might want to include numbers, graphs, tables, and quotations from other sources to prove your point.
- Explain that your research clearly shows the immense benefits of distance education and that existing literature supports this claim.
- Regardless of the research topic, you can always expect objections to your argument. Make sure to consider counter data and counter-arguments and provide justification for your argument accordingly.
Rogerian Argument Building
The Rogerian argument building strategy is a reverse of the Touliman method and also follows four steps:
Four Steps of Rogerian Argument Building
- Begin the process by evaluating the strengths of the counter-argument and indicating why some people might be inclined towards it.
- Demonstrate why you think the counter-argument isn’t persuasive enough.
- Present your main argument and convince the readers that it solves the problem. You will need to present a comparative analysis showing the efficacy of your argument over the opposing argument.
- Suggest a middle ground to the opposition – are there any elements of your argument that would satisfy the advocates of the opposing argument?
The Rogerian argument building model is convenient, particularly when people strongly disagree on the issue. It enables the opposing arguments to find the middle ground.
For example, if you need to argue for the benefits of distance education, you can base your argument on the following four steps.
- Recon that distance education has helped millions of students around the globe complete their education without having to leave the comfort of their homes.
- Discuss why the opponents consider distance education more unuseful than it is.
- Present your argument to demonstrate that distance education has helped many students to upgrade their education. Back your argument with evidence and analysis.
- Finally, suggest a plan for the critics to engage with distance education providers to assess their teaching methods’ quality and improve their knowledge.
Whether you choose the Rogerian or the Toulmin argument building method, your argumentative essay should follow the standard essay structure , including an introduction , main body and conclusion.
Argumentative Essay Introduction
Like other types of essay , an argumentative essay starts with an introduction that includes a strong claim (also called a hook) in the first sentence to grab readers’ attention, background information, thesis statement, and an essay structure map (required for extended essays only).
Below is an example of writing the introduction for an argumentative essay. The following example of an argumentative essay introduction is taken from the essay arguing for distance education benefits.
Argumentative Essay Introduction Example
For many people looking to change or advance their professional careers, choosing if distance learning is the right choice is a question of critical importance. Distance education programmes rely on information technology and online teaching tools to provide education to students who are not present in the classroom setting due to their personal commitments and limitations. Over the last several years, distance learning has emerged as one of the most popular education trends. It has provided opportunities to many non-traditional students to receive a high-quality education.
Argumentative Essay Main Body
The main body of the argumentative essay explores the issue in detail. It is your chance to present relevant information, analysis, and evidence to support your main argument and convince the readers to accept your opinion.
At the high school level, the main body of the argumentative essays consists of three paragraphs. However, for university and college level essays, you can add as many paragraphs as needed depending on the expected length of the essay.
You can use headings and subheadings to split the information into smaller, more meaningful sections. Use topic sentences for each paragraph of the main body. Each topic sentence should support your main argument.
Here is how the main body paragraph from an essay arguing for the benefits of distance education will look like:
Argumentative Essay Main Body Paragraph Example
Distance learning is one of the most economical and viable forms of education available to adult students who are juggling many responsibilities due to financial and time constraints in their life. The burden of responsibilities prevents adult students from studying in a foreign country or another city. Distance learning enables them to overcome these challenges and complete their education. Learning in a distant mode, can also mitigate the economic, social, psychological, and cultural difficulties. Distance learning students often achieve better results when compared with on-campus students because the pursuit of knowledge is undertaken for its own sake rather than as an obligation.
Argumentative Essay Conclusion
End your argumentative essay with a conclusion paragraph summarising the main points discussed in the main body, the significance of your research and analysis, and the strengths and possible limitation of your argument.
You should not introduce any new information in the conclusion section.
Argumentative Essay Conclusion Example
The distance learning programmes offered by various universities worldwide have had a very positive effect on the world of education. Occasional pitfalls aside, this teaching method has enabled underprivileged students and those with personal limitations to receive a high-quality education. Its value is evident in numerous applications. Digital education offers accessibility and flexibility to students, so the popularity of distance education has been rising in recent years. Educators should take advantage of this. The limitations of distance education, such as lack of motivation for students, absence of physical interaction, and employers’ reluctance to embrace distance learning, has been documented extensively by opponents. Still, this new method of teaching is here to say.
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FAQs About Argumentative Essays
Are expository essays and argumentative essays the same.
No, there is a difference between an argumentative essay and an expository essay . An argumentative essay is perhaps the most popular type of academic essay. It requires the writer to conduct independent research on the topic, make a bold claim in the form of an original argument, and provide analysis and supporting evidence.
On the other hand, an expository essay investigates an idea, topic, or process to provide a logical and clear explanation. Like the argumentative essay, the expository essay is also objective, but it does not express an original argument. Argumentative essays are almost always longer when compared with expository essays.
Should I cite sources when writing an argumentative essay?
Yes, all academic papers, including essays, should include a list of references and in-text citations. There are many referencing style guides such as the Harvard referencing style, APA, MLA, Oxford, and Footnotes. Harvard referencing style is the most commonly used style of referencing in the UK.
Check with your tutor to make sure you are following the correct referencing style. Each citation appearing in the text should correspond to the items listed in the references/bibliography section at the end of the paper.
When to write an argumentative essay?
Most university and college essay assignments ask the students to write an argumentative essay. Unless told otherwise, your default approach to writing an essay should be to present an argument. Look for keywords such as “claim”, “explain”, and “argue” to be sure that you have been assigned an argumentative essay.
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Good hooks for argumentative essays (with examples)
Many students find it hard to create good hooks when writing an argumentative essay. The hook is the first sentence or two of your essay, and it should interest the reader in your topic. A good argumentative hook for example can leave them thinking “Yes! I need to know why this is true!”
In this guide, we will learn how to write a good hook for argumentative essay and earn a top grade.
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- How do you get the reader interested in the topic of your essay?
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What makes a good hook for an argumentative essay?
A good hook is a question or statement that catches the reader’s attention and piques their interest. It must directly relate to the topic of your paper, but it cannot be so on-the-nose that you sound like you’re complaining about something. Keep in mind that your thesis statement won’t be just one sentence; it will have several sentences that need to lead logically from the introduction into the bulk of the text.
Characteristics of a good hook for argumentative essay
So, what are some characteristics of a good hook for argumentative essay?
- A good hook does not announce itself as a hook right away; instead it lures readers into feeling like they’re reading something substantial and meaty before revealing its true nature. It goes beyond just mentioning an interesting argument or position by actually developing it in some way.
- A good hook will be original and creative without being too far-fetched or alienating.
- A good hook is an integral part of your argument, rather than just a starting point for it. It should have a clear purpose in the text as a whole. In other words, it’s less important that your essay starts with a good hook than it is that your essay has a strong and cohesive thesis throughout.
- A good hook does not merely state an opinion; rather, it presents an idea or asks a question (e.g., “Is writing about love more difficult than writing about hate?”)
- You need to use powerful words to make sure your hook doesn’t fall flat. If you’re talking about something like global warming, for example, don’t bother starting with the phrase “the recent rise in temperature.” You need to go deeper into discussion of the topic; this means using language that shows you’re familiar with the research and have a good grasp of the academic conversation surrounding your topic. Additionally, avoid clichés and empty phrases when coming up with a hook for argumentative essay.
6 Types of argumentative essay hooks
There are 6 types of argumentative essay hooks you can use to grab the attention of your audience:
Quotation or citation hooks
Factual hooks, personal experience hook, question hook, case study hook, definition hook.
Below is a detailed analysis of the 6 hooks for essays listed above with examples on how to write a hook for an argumentative essay (with detailed essay hook examples ).
Quotation or citation hooks involve using quotes, statistics, and other research data to support your argument.
For example, if you are writing about how people rely too heavily on cell phones to communicate with each other as opposed to giving face-to-face time as a priority, then one possible hook might be:
“A recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals that American teens between the ages of 12 and 17 send an average of 60 text messages per day.”
Factual hooks use facts and figures from surveys and polls. For example: “According to a survey conducted by CBS news, more than 50% of first year college students wish their parents had not pushed so hard for them to attend college.” Or, “According to the US Census Bureau, the average household spent $2400 on back-to-school supplies in 2014.”
Facts are very important when writing an argument essay because the facts present a valid way to support your argument. For example, if you are writing an opinion essay about how commercialism is damaging Christmas traditions, citing a statistic that shows that spending for Christmas has increased by 500% in the past ten years will help strengthen and support your argument.
Personal experience hooks are effective hooks in argumentative writing because they involve the audience directly. For example: “If I had it my way, students would have to give up social media for an entire semester just so that they could focus on their academics.” Or, “As a college student hailing from a low socioeconomic background, I can attest to how frustrating it is not being able to buy name brand items at school prices after graduation.”
By sharing a personal experience when starting an argumentative essay, the writer is able to catch the reader’s attention right away by either relating to a personal situation or revealing something that many people might find surprising. In addition to this, these hooks have an active voice which makes the argumentative essay feel more direct and forceful.
To use a question hook successfully, you must frame your argument as a question. For example: “Do you think life would be easier if you never had to deal with the in-between moments in life, when your life didn’t fit perfectly into any timeframe?”
Using a question as an argumentative paper hook allows you to organize your paper around a series of questions. The format for this type of paper is simple:
- Introduce the topic with a general question that may have one or two concrete answers.
- Discuss why these specific answers are correct or incorrect from a certain point of view, citing sources in the process if necessary.
- Include a final conclusion in which you state your own position and explain why it is valid based on the evidence you have already presented throughout the essay.
A case study hook allows you to illustrate examples using stories about real people. Using real life case studies can attract your readers’ interest in your paper because everyone loves a good story.
You may consider using this type of hook in any argumentative essay, but it is especially effective when you are writing an opinion essay or persuasive essay . This type of hook has the advantage over other types because it can be personal and easy to understand at the same time. You may use details about people’s lives to make your point clear and maybe even inspire emotions like empathy within your readers. The disadvantage however is that not every reader will find the case study equally interesting or involving; thus depending on what you are writing about, you may want to try out more than one type of hook before deciding which one is best for your particular scenario.
For example: “Jessica was excited to make new friends at college until she realized how difficult it was trying to find common ground between acquaintances.”
A definition hook allows you define terms that may or may not be familiar to the reader. For example: “Art is a form of expression that balances creativity, imagination, individuality, and beauty.”
Example of a definition hook in argumentative essay writing would be:
“Art is a form of expression that balances creativity, imagination, individuality, and beauty.”
Writing challenge: Practise writing good hook for argumentative essays
Now that you know how to write a good hook for argumentative essay, you need to practise writing argumentative hooks by choosing two types of hooks above and creating good argumentative hooks.
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Essay Structure
Writing an academic essay means fashioning a coherent set of ideas into an argument. Because essays are essentially linear—they offer one idea at a time—they must present their ideas in the order that makes most sense to a reader. Successfully structuring an essay means attending to a reader's logic.
The focus of such an essay predicts its structure. It dictates the information readers need to know and the order in which they need to receive it. Thus your essay's structure is necessarily unique to the main claim you're making. Although there are guidelines for constructing certain classic essay types (e.g., comparative analysis), there are no set formula.
Answering Questions: The Parts of an Essay
A typical essay contains many different kinds of information, often located in specialized parts or sections. Even short essays perform several different operations: introducing the argument, analyzing data, raising counterarguments, concluding. Introductions and conclusions have fixed places, but other parts don't. Counterargument, for example, may appear within a paragraph, as a free-standing section, as part of the beginning, or before the ending. Background material (historical context or biographical information, a summary of relevant theory or criticism, the definition of a key term) often appears at the beginning of the essay, between the introduction and the first analytical section, but might also appear near the beginning of the specific section to which it's relevant.
It's helpful to think of the different essay sections as answering a series of questions your reader might ask when encountering your thesis. (Readers should have questions. If they don't, your thesis is most likely simply an observation of fact, not an arguable claim.)
"What?" The first question to anticipate from a reader is "what": What evidence shows that the phenomenon described by your thesis is true? To answer the question you must examine your evidence, thus demonstrating the truth of your claim. This "what" or "demonstration" section comes early in the essay, often directly after the introduction. Since you're essentially reporting what you've observed, this is the part you might have most to say about when you first start writing. But be forewarned: it shouldn't take up much more than a third (often much less) of your finished essay. If it does, the essay will lack balance and may read as mere summary or description.
"How?" A reader will also want to know whether the claims of the thesis are true in all cases. The corresponding question is "how": How does the thesis stand up to the challenge of a counterargument? How does the introduction of new material—a new way of looking at the evidence, another set of sources—affect the claims you're making? Typically, an essay will include at least one "how" section. (Call it "complication" since you're responding to a reader's complicating questions.) This section usually comes after the "what," but keep in mind that an essay may complicate its argument several times depending on its length, and that counterargument alone may appear just about anywhere in an essay.
"Why?" Your reader will also want to know what's at stake in your claim: Why does your interpretation of a phenomenon matter to anyone beside you? This question addresses the larger implications of your thesis. It allows your readers to understand your essay within a larger context. In answering "why", your essay explains its own significance. Although you might gesture at this question in your introduction, the fullest answer to it properly belongs at your essay's end. If you leave it out, your readers will experience your essay as unfinished—or, worse, as pointless or insular.
Mapping an Essay
Structuring your essay according to a reader's logic means examining your thesis and anticipating what a reader needs to know, and in what sequence, in order to grasp and be convinced by your argument as it unfolds. The easiest way to do this is to map the essay's ideas via a written narrative. Such an account will give you a preliminary record of your ideas, and will allow you to remind yourself at every turn of the reader's needs in understanding your idea.
Essay maps ask you to predict where your reader will expect background information, counterargument, close analysis of a primary source, or a turn to secondary source material. Essay maps are not concerned with paragraphs so much as with sections of an essay. They anticipate the major argumentative moves you expect your essay to make. Try making your map like this:
- State your thesis in a sentence or two, then write another sentence saying why it's important to make that claim. Indicate, in other words, what a reader might learn by exploring the claim with you. Here you're anticipating your answer to the "why" question that you'll eventually flesh out in your conclusion.
- Begin your next sentence like this: "To be convinced by my claim, the first thing a reader needs to know is . . ." Then say why that's the first thing a reader needs to know, and name one or two items of evidence you think will make the case. This will start you off on answering the "what" question. (Alternately, you may find that the first thing your reader needs to know is some background information.)
- Begin each of the following sentences like this: "The next thing my reader needs to know is . . ." Once again, say why, and name some evidence. Continue until you've mapped out your essay.
Your map should naturally take you through some preliminary answers to the basic questions of what, how, and why. It is not a contract, though—the order in which the ideas appear is not a rigid one. Essay maps are flexible; they evolve with your ideas.
Signs of Trouble
A common structural flaw in college essays is the "walk-through" (also labeled "summary" or "description"). Walk-through essays follow the structure of their sources rather than establishing their own. Such essays generally have a descriptive thesis rather than an argumentative one. Be wary of paragraph openers that lead off with "time" words ("first," "next," "after," "then") or "listing" words ("also," "another," "in addition"). Although they don't always signal trouble, these paragraph openers often indicate that an essay's thesis and structure need work: they suggest that the essay simply reproduces the chronology of the source text (in the case of time words: first this happens, then that, and afterwards another thing . . . ) or simply lists example after example ("In addition, the use of color indicates another way that the painting differentiates between good and evil").
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How to Write an Argumentative Essay
Published by Carmen Troy at August 16th, 2021 , Revised On January 10, 2023
An argument essay presents an original argument for a given thesis statement . In an argumentative essay, the author takes a clear stand on the topic and justify their position with supporting evidence material.
While there are many types of essays , an argumentative essay is hands down the most popular type of essay at the college and university level.
When Should You Write an Argumentative Essay
You could be asked to produce an argumentative essay in a composition class or as a course assignment. In most cases, the essay brief will prompt you to argue for one of two positions.
An argumentative essay title includes keywords such as “argument”, “assert”, “claim”, and usually take the form of a question.
The title of an argumentative essay can be either open or two-sided. Here are examples of argumentative titles, so you know when to write an argumentative essay.
Open argumentative essay title
What was the most outstanding achievement of Manchester United FC under Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson CBE?
Two-sided argumentative essay title
Has distance learning had a positive or negative impact on education?
Writing an Argumentative Essay for College or University Assignment
Most essay assignments at the college and university level involve some sort of argumentation. For example, literary analysis and rhetorical analysis also build up arguments about the text.
Even when the essay prompt does not tell you to write an argumentative essay, you should remember that the goal of academic writing in most cases is to express an argument and back it with evidence. This means that your default approach to essay writing should be to make evidence-based arguments unless you are told otherwise.
Examples of Argumentative Essay Titles
The following essay titles suggest that the essays in response should be argumentative in nature.
You will be able to develop an exact position as you dig deep to collect data and improve your knowledge. Once you have taken a defined stance, you will need to express the essay’s main argument and convince the reader to agree to your position by presenting analysis, evidence, and evaluation.
Discuss the effects of climate change on the human population.
- The above title does not merely ask you to state all the effects of climate change you can think of.
- It would be best if you instead built a focused argument about the overall effects of climate change on the human population, stated the significance of your argument, and backed it up by providing evidence from authentic academic sources.
Evaluate the efficacy of anti-racism measures put in place at workplaces in the UK.
- Just providing a selection of statistics about anti-racism measures will not be sufficient.
- Present your argument about what measures have proved to be the most effective or least effective.
Assess the impact of the conquest of Constantinople in the 15 th century on world history.
- Don’t just assess a few random details of the battle of Constantinople.
- Present your argument about the specific impact of the conquest of Constantinople on the power dynamics of the world.
How to Approach an Argumentative Essay
An argumentative essay should be based on rational thinking. The approach of the author should be objective in nature. Rather than basing your argument on emotions, you should rely on logic and evidence.
While there are many approaches to writing an argumentative essay, the two most common methods that would enable you to write a first-class piece are: The Rogerian method and the Toulmin method.
Toulmin Argument Building Model
The Toulmin method involves four key steps to build an argument. The same strategy can be applied throughout the essay where necessary.
- Make a claim
- Present your evidence to support the claim
- Provide the warrant which explains the evidence support the claim
- State the potential refutations to the claim, which involves establishing the limits of the argument to demonstrate that you took into consideration the alternates.
The Toulmin model is a popular argument-building strategy in academic essays. While using the specific terms (refutations, warrants, claim) is not necessary, you should show a clear link between your claim and the grounds of your claim in an argumentative essay.
For example , if you are making an argument about the efficacy of anti-racism measures put in place at workplaces in the UK, then you should follow these four steps:
- Enlighten that anti-racism training programs are not bringing about the desired results, and it would be better to invest the resources in other approaches.
- Back your claim with evidence from authentic academic sources. The evidence could take the form of numbers, statistics, and quotations.
- Explain how the data shows the inefficacy of the current training and educational programs.
- Expect objections to your argument based on counter data that might indicate why your argument is unsound, and so provide justifications accordingly.
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Rogerian Argument Building Model
The Rogerian model of building an argument also involves four steps:
- Start by indicating what the counter-argument gets right and why people might agree to this argument.
- State the problems with the counter-argument.
- Present your argument and demonstrate how it solves the problem—showing why your position is stronger than the opposition will enable you to convince the reader.
- Suggest a possible middle-ground – what components of your argument would advocates of the opposing claim can adopt?
The Rogerian model is an interesting way to reach a compromise between two sides of an argument. It is advised to approach an argumentative essay with this method when people strongly disagree on the issue under discussion.
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For example , if you had to make an argument about the positive effects of distance learning on the quality of education, then you might:
- Recognize that distance learning has helped mature students upgrade their qualifications.
- Claim that many critics view distance learning as more unreliable than it really is.
- Argue that distance learning programs can enable many students worldwide to upgrade their skills without leaving the comfort of their homes.
- Suggest critical engagement with distance education providers as a possible task for opponents who doubt its effectiveness.
When writing an argumentative essay, you can use elements of both models. It is not necessary to stick to one of these two methods, but it would be helpful to do so to structure your argument appropriately.
However, regardless of the argument-building model you choose, your essay structure will include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
How to Introduce an Argument in an Essay?
Like other essay types, an argumentative essay also begins with an introduction. This section includes a hook to grab the reader’s attention, background information to set up the main argument, a thesis statement, and a summary of the essay structure (for more extended essays).
Here is a how an introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay arguing for the positive effects of distance learning may look like:
Argumentative Essay Introduction Example
Example: For many people looking to change or advance their professional careers, choosing if distance learning is the right choice is a question of critical importance. Distance education programs rely on information technology and online teaching tools to provide education to students who are not present in the classroom setting due to their personal commitments and limitations. Over the last several years, distance learning has emerged as one of the most popular education trends. It has provided opportunities to many non-traditional students to receive a high-quality education.
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The Body of Your Argumentative Essay
This is where you present the details to support your arguments. The main body of your argumentative essay should present analysis, evidence, and interpretation to persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
For a high school essay that typically follows the standard five-paragraph format, the body comprises three to four paragraphs. However, there will be many more paragraphs in a university-level longer essay, and so the body can be divided into dedicated sections with headings.
Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence that must support the central argument. Avoid presenting any irrelevant information here.
Here is an example of a paragraph taken from the main body of an argumentative essay on the positive effects of distance learning on education.
Argumentative Essay Main Body Paragraph Example
Example: Distance learning is one of the most economical and viable forms of education available to adult students who are juggling many responsibilities due to financial and time constraints in their life. The burden of responsibilities prevents adult students from studying in a foreign country or another city. Distance learning enables them to overcome these challenges and complete their education. Learning in a distant mode, they can also mitigate the economic, social, psychological, and cultural difficulties. Distance learning students often achieve better results when compared with on-campus students because the pursuit of knowledge is undertaken for its own sake rather than as an obligation.
How to Conclude Your Argument?
Your argumentative essay should end with a conclusion that provides a summary of the points discussed in the main body.
Refrain from presenting any new information here. The conclusion of an argumentative essay is made up of a concise summary or synthesis of the arguments made in the main body, the significance and relevance of your argument, and the strengths and weaknesses of your argument.
Argumentative Essay Conclusion Example
Example: The distance learning programs offered by various universities worldwide have had a very positive effect on the world of education. Occasional pitfalls aside, this teaching method has enabled underprivileged students and those with personal limitations to receive a high-quality education. Its value is evident in numerous applications. Digital education offers accessibility and flexibility to students, so the popularity of distance education has been rising in recent years. Educators should take advantage of this. The limitations of distance education such as lack of motivation for students, absence of physical interaction, and employers’ reluctance to embrace distance learning has been documented extensively by opponents. Still, this new method of teaching is here to say.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an argumentative essay and an expository essay.
An argumentative essay is arguably the most popular type of essay in academic writing. It involves independent research and presenting an original argument about the topic in discussion in the form of a thesis statement . The claim made in the thesis statement must be supported by evidence and analysis.
An expository essay aims to explain an idea, topic, or process clearly and concisely. It does not express an original argument but is somewhat objective in nature. Expository essays are almost always less extensive as compared to argumentative essays.
Do I need to cite sources in an argumentative essay?
All essays written for college and university level assignments should include in-text citations and a list of references. You should use citations in an appropriate referencing style whenever you quote or paraphrase any information from another academic source. The in-text citations must match the items in the list of references or bibliography at the end of your essay.
It would be best to use the referencing style or citation style according to your institution’s instructions. Harvard referencing is the most popular style of academic referencing in the UK.
When should I write an argumentative essay?
Most essays at university are argumentative. Unless told otherwise, you should aim to build an argument in an essay you have been assigned.
Argumentative essays include keywords like ‘discuss’, ‘claim’, ‘evaluate’, ‘argue’, so look out for these keywords and instructions in the essay title.
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An argumentative essay requires you to decide on a topic and take a position on it. You'll need to back up your viewpoint with well-researched facts and information as well. One of the hardest parts is deciding which topic to write about, but there are plenty of ideas available to get you started.
Choosing a Great Argumentative Essay Topic
Students often find that most of their work on these essays is done before they even start writing. This means that it's best if you have a general interest in your subject, otherwise you might get bored or frustrated while trying to gather information. (You don't need to know everything, though.) Part of what makes this experience rewarding is learning something new.
It's best if you have a general interest in your subject, but the argument you choose doesn't have to be one that you agree with.
The subject you choose may not necessarily be one that you are in full agreement with, either. You may even be asked to write a paper from the opposing point of view. Researching a different viewpoint helps students broaden their perspectives.
Ideas for Argument Essays
Sometimes, the best ideas are sparked by looking at many different options. Explore this list of possible topics and see if a few pique your interest. Write those down as you come across them, then think about each for a few minutes.
Which would you enjoy researching? Do you have a firm position on a particular subject? Is there a point you would like to make sure to get across? Did the topic give you something new to think about? Can you see why someone else may feel differently?
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A number of these topics are rather controversial—that's the point. In an argumentative essay, opinions matter and controversy is based on opinions, which are, hopefully, backed up by facts. If these topics are a little too controversial or you don't find the right one for you, try browsing through persuasive essay and speech topics as well.
- Is global climate change caused by humans?
- Is the death penalty effective?
- Is our election process fair?
- Is torture ever acceptable?
- Should men get paternity leave from work?
- Are school uniforms beneficial?
- Do we have a fair tax system?
- Do curfews keep teens out of trouble?
- Is cheating out of control?
- Are we too dependent on computers?
- Should animals be used for research?
- Should cigarette smoking be banned?
- Are cell phones dangerous?
- Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?
- Do we have a throwaway society?
- Is child behavior better or worse than it was years ago?
- Should companies market to children?
- Should the government have a say in our diets?
- Does access to condoms prevent teen pregnancy?
- Should members of Congress have term limits?
- Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?
- Are CEOs paid too much?
- Should athletes be held to high moral standards?
- Do violent video games cause behavior problems?
- Should creationism be taught in public schools?
- Are beauty pageants exploitative ?
- Should English be the official language of the United States?
- Should the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?
- Should the alcohol drinking age be increased or decreased?
- Should everyone be required to recycle?
- Is it okay for prisoners to vote (as they are in some states)?
- Is it good that same-sex couples are able to marry?
- Are there benefits to attending a single-sex school ?
- Does boredom lead to trouble?
- Should schools be in session year-round ?
- Does religion cause war?
- Should the government provide health care?
- Should abortion be illegal?
- Are girls too mean to each other?
- Is homework harmful or helpful?
- Is the cost of college too high?
- Is college admission too competitive?
- Should euthanasia be illegal?
- Should the federal government legalize marijuana use nationally ?
- Should rich people be required to pay more taxes?
- Should schools require foreign language or physical education?
- Is affirmative action fair?
- Is public prayer okay in schools?
- Are schools and teachers responsible for low test scores?
- Is greater gun control a good idea?
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Example: Two-sided argumentative essay prompt Has the rise of the internet had a net positive or negative impact on education? Support your argument with evidence. The prompt may also be more open-ended in terms of the possible arguments you could make. Example: Open argumentative essay prompt
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Step 1: Start with a question. You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis, early in the writing process. As soon as you've decided on your essay topic, you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.
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Present the warrant, which discusses how the evidence backs the claim. Take into account the potential limitations of your argument - also called the refutations to the claim. For example, if you are arguing for the benefits of distance learning, then you could build your main argument using the following four steps:
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An argumentative essay title includes keywords such as "argument", "assert", "claim", and usually take the form of a question. The title of an argumentative essay can be either open or two-sided. Here are examples of argumentative titles, so you know when to write an argumentative essay. Open argumentative essay title
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