ENGL 1301 (Argument Essay)
Argument Structure
Argument:
The thing you want to prove, your claim
Persuasion:
Using all available means to help your audience change
Introduction
Common Ground
Background (Context)
Definitions
Why we should care (what is at stake)
Thesis (Claim)
Body : First Three Paragraphs
| Examples Reason Sources Data | Stories Benefits Solutions Plans |
Body: Fourth Paragraph
Bring up opposition arguments and refute them
Conclusion
Why you are right (summarize points and claim)
Visualize (IF)
Challenge/ Recommendation
Organization of an Argument Essay
| Intro Common Ground Background/context Definitions Problem Claim: how/why | Body Ethos, Logos, Pathos Reasons Why Refutation of Opposition Conclusion Why You’re right Visualize: “if” Challenge |