09/10/2025 Argument Essay: Body Paragraphs

next comes analysis of the evidence

next comes the rest of the evidence along with the conclusion

next comes more examples

next comes the counterargument

A weak topic sentence is vague, while a strong one is specific.

A weak topic sentence is longer than a strong one, and the longest answer must always be correct, right?

A weak topic sentence does not have a clear connection to the thesis.

A weak topic sentence is always incorrect.

Using only the most recent sources regardless of their relevance.

Ignoring evidence that contradicts the thesis.

Use the Quote Sandwich.

Repeating the same evidence in different sections of the paper.

Changing a few words in the sentence

Citing the source

Using quotation marks

Nothing. Paraphrasing is never plagiarism.

They prioritize their own safety

They protect innocent people

They seek personal glory

They avoid helping others

Superheroes fight bad guys.

Kids like superheroes because they're cool.

Superheroes serve as positive role models because they consistently demonstrate moral courage in difficult situations.

Vigilante heroes teach children the importance of self-sacrifice by repeatedly putting others' needs before their own safety.