Argument Essay

What is an argument essay?

With this paragraph, you need to take a stand asserting that
people should or should not do something.

You need to use sources, facts, figures, statistics and references

You will need to use reporting verbs
when you refer to an article or a source.

Title

Introduction -- or Top Bun Hook
What is a "hook"?

Transition
What is a "transition"?

Thesis Statement
How to build a thesis statement

First Body Paragraph -- Opponent's Strongest Argument and Rebuttal


Opponent's Strongest Argument In these arguments, use reporting verbs such as "claims," "contends," "maintain" or "asserts," raising questions about the veracity
First Reason - Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details Supporting Opponent A sentence or two -- again using verbs such as "cites," "refers to" or "quotes," raising questions about the veracity No connectors needed
Rebuttal -- Your First Reason This is a "contrast," refuting what came before Possible Connectors
Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details Supporting Your Opinion A sentence or two No connectors needed
Example Supporting Your Opinion Connectors Optional Possible Example Connectors:
First Reason Conclusion Conclusion Challenging the Opponent's Opinion

Second Reason - (stonger reason, but not strongest)

Your Second Reason
Possible Connectors

Second Reason -- Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details
A sentence or two
No connectors needed

Second Reason -- Example
Connectors Optional
Possible Example Connectors:

Second Reason Conclusuion

Third Reason (Most Important Reason -)

The Most Important Reason
This reason must directly refute opponent's argument
Possible Connectors

Most Important Reason -- Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details
A sentence or two
No connectors needed

Most Important Reason -- Example
Connectors Optional
Possible Example Connectors:

Most Important Reason Conclusion

Essay Conclusion
Summarize Each Reason and End with a Strong Sentence
Possible Connectors

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