ENGL 1301 (Argument Essay)

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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