How to Write an Argumentative Essay
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a comprehensive guide on crafting an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of taking a stance on a topic and persuading the reader through evidence and logical reasoning. The script outlines the structure, which includes an engaging introduction with a thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs presenting main points and counterarguments, and a conclusion that reiterates the thesis and strengthens the writer's viewpoint. The video also stresses the need to consider multiple perspectives and to refute opposing arguments effectively. It suggests using credible evidence such as expert opinions and statistics to bolster the argument, and advises on organizing the essay to address both the writer's and opposing viewpoints.
Takeaways
- 📝 An argumentative essay takes a position on a topic and aims to convince the reader of its validity.
- 🔑 It provides evidence and reasons to support its viewpoint and acknowledges opposing arguments.
- 📖 The essay should present at least two sides of an argument, possibly more if there are multiple viewpoints.
- 📑 The introduction should include a hook, background information, and a thesis statement that outlines the essay's position.
- 📈 Body paragraphs should each focus on a main point supporting the thesis, providing evidence and examples.
- 🔍 Evidence can include expert opinions, factual information, or statistics, which should be properly cited.
- 🔚 The conclusion restates the thesis and gives reasons why the writer's viewpoint is correct, appealing to the reader to agree.
- 🤔 The essay's goal is to persuade even those who initially disagree with the main argument.
- 🧩 The structure of an argumentative essay typically includes an introduction with a thesis, body paragraphs for arguments, and a conclusion.
- 📊 Counterarguments are an essential part of an argumentative essay, requiring the writer to present and refute opposing viewpoints.
- 📝 The persuasive essay differs in that it only presents one side and its evidence, unlike the argumentative essay which considers multiple viewpoints.
Q & A
What is an argumentative essay?
-An argumentative essay is a type of writing that takes a position or opinion on a certain topic and aims to convince the reader that this viewpoint is true or correct by providing evidence and reasons.
What should an argumentative essay include?
-An argumentative essay should include evidence and reasons to support its point of view, present both sides of the argument, and aim to convince the reader of the writer's opinion.
What is the purpose of the hook in an argumentative essay?
-The hook in an argumentative essay is meant to interest the reader and encourage them to continue reading the essay.
What should be included in the introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay?
-The introduction paragraph should include a hook, background information about the topic, and a thesis statement that clearly states the writer's plan for the essay.
How many body paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?
-An argumentative essay should have at least three body paragraphs explaining the main points that support the thesis statement, though there may be more.
What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?
-Evidence in an argumentative essay is used to prove the points made by the writer and can include expert opinions, factual information, or statistics.
What is the function of the conclusion paragraph in an argumentative essay?
-The conclusion paragraph restates the thesis statement and gives the writer's reasons for believing their viewpoint is correct, appealing to the reader to agree with the argument.
How does an argumentative essay differ from a persuasive essay?
-An argumentative essay presents both sides of an argument and provides evidence for both, while a persuasive essay only presents the writer's side and provides evidence for that viewpoint.
What is the objective of an argumentative essay?
-The objective of an argumentative essay is to convince readers, especially those who may object to the writer's main argument, by presenting the strongest objections and showing why they are flawed or not true.
What is a strategy for writing the argument in an argumentative essay?
-One strategy for writing the argument in an argumentative essay is to predict the consequences of the opposing point of view, which includes considering what would happen if the situation continues.
How should evidence be referenced in an argumentative essay?
-Evidence in an argumentative essay should be referenced using a citation method such as APA or MLA to add credibility to the argument and prove the writer's points.
Outlines
📝 How to Write an Argumentative Essay
This paragraph introduces the concept of an argumentative essay, which is designed to take a stance on a topic and persuade the reader of its validity through evidence and reasoning. It emphasizes the importance of presenting both sides of an argument and providing a clear thesis statement in the introduction. The paragraph outlines the structure of an argumentative essay, which includes an introduction with a hook, background information, and a thesis statement, followed by at least three body paragraphs presenting main points with evidence, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reasons for the writer's viewpoint. It also discusses the objective of an argumentative essay to convince readers, including those who may initially disagree, by addressing the strongest objections and demonstrating their flaws.
🎓 Argumentative Essay on Higher Education
The second paragraph focuses on the practical application of writing an argumentative essay on the topic of whether higher education should be free for everyone. It advises starting with brainstorming or research to gather reasons supporting the free higher education stance and counterarguments. The suggested essay structure involves first presenting the arguments for free higher education, followed by the opposing view, and concluding with the writer's opinion supported by evidence. The paragraph highlights the use of credible evidence such as expert opinions, factual information, and statistics, and stresses the importance of citing these sources using a recognized method like APA or MLA. It concludes by encouraging the use of these strategies to write an effective argumentative essay.
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Keywords
💡Argumentative Essay
💡Position
💡Evidence
💡Introduction Paragraph
💡Thesis Statement
💡Body Paragraphs
💡Counterarguments
💡Conclusion Paragraph
💡Persuasive Essay
💡Citation
💡Free Higher Education
Highlights
An argumentative essay takes a position or opinion on a topic and aims to convince the reader of its validity.
The essay should provide evidence and reasons to support its viewpoint.
It's important to acknowledge that there are at least two sides to every argument.
The introduction paragraph should introduce different sides and the writer's opinion on the strongest evidence.
A hook, background information, and a thesis statement are essential components of the introduction.
The body paragraphs should explain the main points supporting the thesis statement, with at least three required.
Each body paragraph must provide evidence, examples, and explanations for the points in the thesis.
The essay must have evidence to prove its points.
The conclusion restates the thesis and gives reasons why the writer's opinion is correct.
The goal is to convince readers who may object to the main argument.
The essay should address the strongest objections and show why they are flawed.
The argument can be presented by first discussing the side the writer disagrees with or their own viewpoint.
The final paragraph should discuss why there is more evidence for the writer's viewpoint.
Argumentative essays are different from persuasive essays as they consider multiple viewpoints.
Counterarguments should be presented with reasons for their point of view.
Predicting the consequences of a viewpoint can be a good way to write the argument.
For a topic like 'higher education should be free,' brainstorm reasons for and against.
The essay structure should include arguments for free higher education, arguments against, and the writer's conclusion.
Evidence can include expert opinions, factual information, or statistics, which must be cited.
Support paragraphs should make a point and provide further details or examples to back it up.
The essay should present a quote or example from the opposing viewpoint to show their perspective.
An argumentative essay presents multiple sides of an argument and attempts to convince the reader of the writer's opinion.
Transcripts
[Music]
often
in writing assignments you're asked to
write an argumentative essay
in this video we're going to talk about
how to write an argumentative essay
first let's talk about what an
argumentative essay is
an argumentative essay takes a position
or
an opinion on a certain topic and tries
to convince the reader that their point
of view is true
or correct the essay will provide
evidence
and reasons to support their point of
view
so how do you write an argumentative
essay
when developing an argument it is good
to remember that there are always
at least two sides to an argument
in your essay you will need to present
each of these two sides
or more if there are multiple arguments
then in the introduction paragraph of
your essay you will need to introduce
the different sides
and give your opinion about which side
you believe has the strongest
evidence the introduction paragraph
should include a hook
some background information and a thesis
statement
the hook is something that will interest
the reader to continue reading your
essay
the background information would be
information about your topic
that would be helpful to the reader and
the thesis statement will state
clearly what you plan to write in your
essay
after the introduction paragraph there
should be at least
three body paragraphs explaining the
main points
that support the thesis statement you
may have more than three body paragraphs
but you should have at least three
each body paragraph will give evidence
examples and
explanations for each of the points
presented in the thesis
statement the argumentative essay needs
to have
evidence to prove your points
the final paragraph is the conclusion
paragraph
the thesis statement is restated and the
writer gives his reasons why he believes
his opinion is the correct one
and appeals to the reader to agree with
his argument in the essay
so your format for an argumentative
essay looks something like this
the introduction paragraph with a thesis
statement
the opposing claims about your topic
your viewpoint about the topic and then
the conclusion that gives your reasons
for why you believe
your viewpoint is correct
the object of the argumentative essay is
to convince those who
object to your main argument this is
what you need to do in an argumentative
essay
so try to choose the strongest of the
objections
and show why that objection is flawed
or not true
the order of the argument can be
presented in two ways
you can present the side you do not
agree with
followed by the side you believe is
better
or you can present your side first and
then present the
opposing side next
in your final paragraph or paragraphs
you will want to discuss why you believe
there's more
evidence for the side you think is
stronger or
true
the argumentative essay is slightly
different from the persuasive essay
the persuasive essay only presents your
side
or your point of view and gives evidence
for that the argumentative essay looks
at both
of the points of view and also gives
evidence
for both so you need to consider
both sides of an argument in an
argumentative essay
we sometimes call these counter
arguments
so be sure to present the other side and
their reasons for their point of view
now one good way to write the argument
in their essay is to
predict the consequences of their point
of view
so this would include your ideas of what
would happen if
this situation continues
let's look at a possible argumentative
essay assignment
higher education should be free for
everyone
present the different arguments about
this topic and defend your opinion
now the first thing you should do is to
brainstorm for some ideas or
do some research to find reasons why
people believe that higher education
should be free
thinking of at least three ideas is a
good idea
then you should brainstorm for ideas of
the other side of the argument about
higher education should not be free
the structure for your essay may look
something like this
you decide to first write about the
ideas that argue that
higher education should be free
in the next paragraph you would talk
about the reasons why some believe that
higher education should not be free in
your conclusion
you would write why your point of view
is correct
so after some research or brainstorming
maybe you decide on these ideas for your
essay
you would develop each of these
paragraphs with evidence
and examples to prove that point of view
now evidence that you can use in an
argumentative essay
include experts opinions
factual information or statistics
be sure to reference any of these facts
in your writing by using a citation
method either the apa
or the mla
now all of these types of evidence can
add credibility
to your argument and prove your point
so when writing your support paragraph
be sure to make your point
and then give further details maybe an
example or some type of
evidence to back it up
do this for both sides of the argument
for example you need to find a quote or
some kind of an example from the
opposing point of view
to show how they see the topic
so to review what an argumentative essay
is
an argumentative essay takes a position
on a topic
it presents both sides of the argument
or multiple sides if there are more than
two sides
and then it attempts to convince the
reader that the writer's opinion
is correct
try using these strategies the next time
you need to write an argumentative essay
happy writing
you
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