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Argumentative Writing
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Elements of an Argumentative Essay Introduction:
Attention-getter Background Information Thesis Statement
Supporting Paragraphs (6 or more) Topic Sentence Explanation Evidential Support/ Quote Explanation Transition Sentences
Counterargument Paragraph Acknowledge the “other side” and refute Reassert Thesis
Conclusion Re-state Thesis Statement Answer “so what?”
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INTRODUCTIONGet your reader’s attention
Introduce your topic
Mention the title and author of the work
Give a specific THESIS STATEMENT, telling the reader exactly WHAT you will discuss in the upcoming body paragraphs
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Hook/Attention-GettersDON’T begin by telling us what your paper is
going to be about
DO think of an interesting and creative way to begin discussion
Try not to be cliché
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People are no longer tethered to a cord, cable, or wire when they want to share information. Since the introduction of the Internet, strangers from around the world can communicate information and ideas instantly. The ability to communicate online, without face to face contact, has positively changed the way Americans interact personally, professionally, and globally.
Attention-Getter
Transition Sentence
Thesis Statement
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ThesisOne sentence statement
Focus of your argument
Must connect the “what” to “why/how”
Example: The ability to communicate online without face to face contact has changed the way Americans interact personally, professionally, and globally.
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Thesis StatementsAre clear, concise, and defined
Ask: What position am I taking? How can I prove my point?
Begin the structure of your argument
Organize your main claims
Consistently return to your thesis paper when writing your supporting paragraphsEverything included should relate back to the thesis
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Thesis: Please Note
Example: The ability to communicate online, without face to face contact, has positively changed the way Americans interact personally, professionally, and globally.
The essay based on the thesis listed above will prove how communication has improved due to the ability to use the Internet.
The main body paragraphs will focus on the personal, professional, and global changes that have resulted from Internet communication.
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The ability to communicate online, without face to face contact, has positively changed the way Americans interact personally, professionally, and globally.
(remember, my argument is focusing on the positive changes– you have to have something
to prove!)
Think of your thesis statement as an outline for your body paragraphs (in ascending order of importance) Body Paragraph 1: personal communication Body Paragraph 2: professional communication Body Paragraph 3: global communication
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SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHSDon’t merely report on your subject—Use
evidence to support your claim
How do you decide what to quote? Quotes with information in new and interesting
ways No need to quote the obvious or boring Find quotes that support your thesis statement
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Punctuating QuotesPut quotation marks before and after the
DIRECT quote (that means word for word)
In parenthesis, put the author’s name SPACE page number: (Smith 12).
The punctuating period goes LAST: “Blah blah blah Internet” (Smith 12).
If you do not have a page #, then it is just the author’s name in parenthesis.
If you do not have an author, it is an abbreviated version of the title in parenthesis.
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Quotes RequirementAt least 6 QUALITY quotes from at least 4
SOURCES
Document correctly
List on the Works Cited page
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Quote ExplanationsNo quote can stand alone. It is your job to weave
the quotes into your argument.
Explain the quotes before and after you use them
If you can’t relate your quotes back to your thesis in your explanation, DON’T USE THEM
Your explanation isn’t a summary. It explains HOW the quote relates to your thesis
No quote can stand alone. You must embed it correctly and follow it with explanation.
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Topic SentenceA topic sentence indicates the MAIN IDEA of the
paragraph. If you are discussing the improvement of personal communication since the Internet in your paragraph, mention personal communication and the Internet in your topic sentence.
People can connect instantly with others to develop relationships, gain assistance, and share information.
BAD= This paragraph will… The Internet allows people to communicate. “People meet people on Facebook” (Smith 4).
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Format for each body paragraph:Topic Sentence
Explanation
Documented Quote
Explanation
Transition
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ParaphrasingPutting something into your own words
It is okay to paraphrase, especially when there is a dialogue exchange and you want to explain to get to one important quote
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Body Paragraph
People can connect instantly with others to develop relationships, gain assistance, and share information. Proximity is no longer a boundary for social interaction. Family members “can communicate with each other regardless of the county, State, or country in which they live” which is especially helpful to those with family members serving in the military(Smith 16). The world becomes much smaller when communication is not limited by the ability for people to be present. The Internet allows communication with anyone for just the price of an Internet connection. Business professionals have also gained exposure and profit through the ability to compete outside their locale with an Internet presence.
Topic Sentence
Explanation
Documented Quote
Explanation
Transition Sentence
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Counterargument Paragraph
Acknowledge the opposing view
Refute the opposing argument
Reassert Thesis Statement
Not all changes in communication brought about by the introduction of the Internet are positive. Predators have easy access to victims and identities can be disguised easily without face to face contact. Even so, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Law enforcement has also gained valuable tools through the Internet. Therefore, the impact of the Internet on communication is largely positive in terms of personal, professional, and global interaction.
Opposing View
Refutation
Reasserted Thesis
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CONCLUSION
Re-state the thesis, but not word for word
Take the idea one step further to come to a conclusion about theme, character, etc
Have a clincher statement. End on a powerful confident note Hint: Good clinchers are often short:
The impact of the Internet on communication is positive for humans on a social, professional, and world-wide level. People have the ability to maintain relationships, grow their businesses, and connect with those in places they have never traveled. The Internet has changed the way Americans communicate permanently and for the better.
Re-state Thesis
Clincher Statement
Take idea further
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ToneFormal
Avoid slang
No contractions : DO NOT USE “DON’T”
Avoid words with little meaning: really, a lot, just, kind of, maybe, I think, I mean, like, well, stuff, things
3rd person only
Present tense
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Final ThoughtsBody Paragraphs:
Introduction with thesis 6 body paragraphs with quotes and explanations Counterargument paragraph acknowledging opposing views Conclusion re-stating thesis and ending with a clincher statement
3rd person: no “I”, “we”, “us” or “you”
MLA format
Must contain at least 6correctly documented quotations
Must have a Works Cited page listing ONLY sources cited in the essay