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How do I structure an argument? (First, provide some background…
How do I structure an argument?
First, provide
some background information about the issue
you are arguing about. If you are only using one source of information, tell us what it is in this section.
Next, explain your point of view on the issue. Make
your main claim,
tell us your opinion.
This is your thesis statement.
Briefly
list your reasons why
you make that claim, then transition to the body of your essay.
Transition
You have three choices for structuring the body of your essay.
**Choice 2: They say > I say > I say > I say
They say. . . . . . . .**
Begin this choice by
addressing your counterclaim first. **
Explain what those who don't agree with you think, then refute their argument.
I say. . . .Follow the path #1 - 5 the same way you did for choice 1.
Include a transition to your conclusion.
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**Include the counterclaim and your rebuttal
.**
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Don't forget to include rhetoric
in your argument.
Ethos, pathos, and logos
are powerful persuasive techniques to get your audience to agree with your point of view.
Choice 3: I say > They say > I say > They say > I say > They say
I say. . . . .
Explain your first reason
. Don't forget to
tag your source
before you
provide your evidence
for this reason. :explode:
They say. . . .
Explain why the opposition disagrees
with that reason. Then
explain why they are wrong or why your reason is better
I say . . . .
Give your second reason with evidence, an in-text citation, and an explanation of how your evidence proves your point.
They say. . . . Include
another differing viewpoint.
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An in-text citation is
the author's name and page number in parenthesis after your evidence to cite your source.
Choice 1: I say > I say > I say > They say.
I say. . . . 1.
Explain your
first reason
for making your claim.
Provide
evidence
to support your claim.
*
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Examples of attributive tags:
According to the author, or Based on the study done by, and The X website states. . .
4.
Explain how your evidence proves your claim.
Describe the relationship between your claim and your evidence, how they are linked.
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2.
Attributive tag
:explode: Don't forget to give credit where credit is due.