ARGUMENTS

DEFINITION

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A series of reasoned statements written in a logical manner to present ideas on an issue

Is an argument the same as persuasive writing?

​Goal of an Argumentative Essay

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To get reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point of view.

English​

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Techniques

• ​Relevant reasons

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• Credible facts

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• Evidence to show the writer has a valid and worthy perspective

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​VIEWPOINT

• ​Give your main points

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• Acknowledge that opposing views exists

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​Counter-argument

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• Shows that you are a fair-minded person

• Gives you the opportunity to counter these views

• Helps you to demonstrate that your own view is the more worthy one to hold.

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Consider points the opposing team may raise and show that these are not

​Attitude of the writer

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The writer is sharing a conviction, whether the audience ends up agreeing or not.

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English

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Uses personal thoughts, feelings, emotions and opinions

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More informal​

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Purpose: Convince the reader to change his/her mind or agree with writer

Presents one side of an argument using data, facts, research​

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Formal: Avoid using I, We​

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Purpose: To share point of view​

Persuasive Writing vs Argumentative Essays

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Arguments

​Persuasive Writing