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FORM AND ARRANGEMENT
This handout assists writers with the form and arrangement of Argument One: This is Where I Stand; My Position; My Definition.
INTRODUCTION
Opening: Remember to open your introduction with a hook. A “hook” is something in the first paragraph – usually the first sentence or two – that draws the reader in and makes the reader want to continue to read. The “hook’s” tone should match that of your essay (serious, humorous, academic), and it should support your central argument or main point.
There are different strategies writers employ to open an essay:
Statistic Anecdote[footnoteRef:1] [1: short brief personal experience or narrative]
Fact Quotation
Content: Your introduction should achieve the following goals:
1. A “hook” that captures your readers’ interest.
2. Introduce the topic.
3. Ask a question or questions to introduce the argument.
4. Provide your definitions.
5. Discus your position regarding your definitions.
6. End with your explicit “thesis” statement that incorporates your examples, not definition.
Thesis: A thesis statement tells the reader what your essay will cover. Your thesis statement for this essay does not cover your definitions, rather your examples or main points. I ask for an explicit thesis statement, not general.
· General Thesis: Musical figures are rebels.
· Explicit Thesis with Examples: Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Eminem are musical figure rebels within the industry.
· Explicit Thesis with Reasons: Eminem is a rebel because he broke the boundary in race and ignites controversy within the music industry.
BODY PARAGRAPHS
Body paragraphs consist of your examples or main reasons utilized to argue what your word means. The body paragraphs should contain a claim, support, and warrant. If these are new terms for you, you may already be familiar with them as a statement, evidence, and generalization.
Claim: For this essay, claims must incorporate the following information: your word, example or main point, and reason. Only then, will you have a claim.
· Example: Eminem is a rebel because he broke the boundary in race within the music industry.
Support: Support refers to the evidence you have that proves your argument. This part will include any research you have to back up your claim.
Warrant: This is an explanation of why or how your evidence supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your evidence to your claim.
CONCLUSION
Opening: Did you discuss the legitimacy of your word? This location would be a good place to introduce concepts or notions you have about the legitimacy of your word as a way to open a conclusion.
Content: Your conclusion should achieve the following goals:
1. Discuss the legitimacy of your definition.
2. Restate your thesis statement.
3. Summarize each major example or reason from your body paragraphs.
4. Conclude: How do you conclude? Ask yourself, “What do I want readers to leave with?” A response to that question ends your conclusion.
