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How to write a Dissertation
Argumentative Essay
▪ What is an argumentative
essay type of text?
essay type of text?
An argumentative essay is a type of text in which the writer, through the usage of arguments and research, supports or
not a specific line of thinking of a subject, typically it contains many different kinds of
information, often located in specialized parts or sections.
In an argumentative essay also known as a dissertation, you desire to convince
someone to agree with; not only your viewpoint but also your assumption by the
usage of evidences based on research.
Similarly, to other types of text, an essay is not difficult or challenging to
write when you have both the right formula
and method, as well as information at your disposal.
Let us check those tools and tips to assist
you with writing astounding essays!
you with writing astounding essays!
▪ Important aspects to consider when writing an argumentative essay
▪ Consider both sides of
the topic, but take your position by supporting only one.
the topic, but take your position by supporting only one.
▪ Provide arguments based
on data collected in charts, news, researches and influential people from the
subject you are writing about.
on data collected in charts, news, researches and influential people from the
subject you are writing about.
▪ Research on more than a
single source, webpage or book and compare the data that you have gathered in
order not to contribute with erroneous
information to the reader.
single source, webpage or book and compare the data that you have gathered in
order not to contribute with erroneous
information to the reader.
▪ Talk to experienced people concerning the
subject, a teacher/professor will certainly enjoy exposing their point of view
towards you.
subject, a teacher/professor will certainly enjoy exposing their point of view
towards you.
▪ Formula to write an argumentative essay
There are uncountable different formulas to
create an essay, through your deep studies; you are certainly going to develop your own
style with time. However, it is indeed a good idea to have a starting
parameter,
create an essay, through your deep studies; you are certainly going to develop your own
style with time. However, it is indeed a good idea to have a starting
parameter,
Allow yourself to examine an incredibly
consistent on done with just five paragraphs.
consistent on done with just five paragraphs.
1 – Introduction: the introduction is made of three parts being:
▪ Hook: the first sentence also known as hook, is where the author (you) grab the
attention of the reader, hence administering a feeling of interest in reading
the whole production.
attention of the reader, hence administering a feeling of interest in reading
the whole production.
▪ Background: on the background, the author can grant the
reader a brief touch on what it is going to be said concerning the following
paragraphs.
reader a brief touch on what it is going to be said concerning the following
paragraphs.
▪ Thesis: the
last sentence of the first paragraph should deliver a concept of what is the
study (essay) position over the topic,
being for or against it makes no difference.
last sentence of the first paragraph should deliver a concept of what is the
study (essay) position over the topic,
being for or against it makes no difference.
2/3/4 – Arguments: The argumentation part can be divided in three (two supporting arguments
and one against). Each of those can also be divided into two other sections:
and one against). Each of those can also be divided into two other sections:
▪ Claim: a statement about the topic that you are
supporting with both arguments and data in the next part.
supporting with both arguments and data in the next part.
▪ Data/Evidence: After the statement, you should prove it
through the usage of arguments (the arguments must be written according to the
“Important thing to consider when writing an argumentative essay”.
through the usage of arguments (the arguments must be written according to the
“Important thing to consider when writing an argumentative essay”.
▪ Counter argument: the final argument, which is against the ones supported
by the author, this one should be given coherently, but soon after, you should
show why you disagree with this perspective by using arguments.
by the author, this one should be given coherently, but soon after, you should
show why you disagree with this perspective by using arguments.
5 – Conclusion: At the final paragraph, the author want to give a conclusion showing
that, with the data that previously
given, it is possible to prove a point of view being the right one.
that, with the data that previously
given, it is possible to prove a point of view being the right one.
You can also
picture how the world (or that subject) would be if your opinion was
implemented.
(Read more)
picture how the world (or that subject) would be if your opinion was
implemented.
(Read more)
▪ Answering questions – reasoning with your reader
Another helpful aspect is to anticipate
different essay sections as answering a series of questions your reader might
ask when encountering your thesis.
different essay sections as answering a series of questions your reader might
ask when encountering your thesis.
Readers should have questions.
If they do not, your thesis is most likely simply an observation of a fact, not
an arguable claim.
If they do not, your thesis is most likely simply an observation of a fact, not
an arguable claim.
▪ “What?” The first question to
anticipate from a reader is what:
anticipate from a reader is what:
‘’What evidence shows that the phenomenon
described by your thesis is true?’’
described by your thesis is true?’’
Examine
your evidence, thus demonstrating the truth of your claim. This what or “demonstration”
section comes early on, often directly after the introduction, since you are
essentially reporting what you have observed. Nevertheless, be forewarned: it should not take up much more than a third
of your finished essay. If it does, the essay will lack balance and may read as
mere summary or description.
your evidence, thus demonstrating the truth of your claim. This what or “demonstration”
section comes early on, often directly after the introduction, since you are
essentially reporting what you have observed. Nevertheless, be forewarned: it should not take up much more than a third
of your finished essay. If it does, the essay will lack balance and may read as
mere summary or description.
▪ “How?” The reader will also
want to know whether the claims of the thesis are true in all cases. The
corresponding question is how:
want to know whether the claims of the thesis are true in all cases. The
corresponding question is how:
‘’How does the thesis stand up to the challenge
of a counterargument? ‘’
of a counterargument? ‘’
How does the
introduction of new material, a new way of looking at the evidence, another set
of sources affect the claims made? Typically, an essay will include at least
one “how” section. This section usually comes after the “what”.
introduction of new material, a new way of looking at the evidence, another set
of sources affect the claims made? Typically, an essay will include at least
one “how” section. This section usually comes after the “what”.
▪ “Why?’’ Your reader will also
want to know what is at stake in your claim:
want to know what is at stake in your claim:
‘’Why does your interpretation of a phenomenon
matter to anyone beside you? ‘’
matter to anyone beside you? ‘’
This
question addresses the larger implications of your thesis. It allows your
readers to understand your essay within a larger context. In answering why, your essay explains its own
significance. Although you might gesture at this question in your introduction,
the fullest answer to it properly belongs at your essay’s end. If you leave it
out, your readers will experience your essay as unfinished or, worse, as
pointless or insular.
question addresses the larger implications of your thesis. It allows your
readers to understand your essay within a larger context. In answering why, your essay explains its own
significance. Although you might gesture at this question in your introduction,
the fullest answer to it properly belongs at your essay’s end. If you leave it
out, your readers will experience your essay as unfinished or, worse, as
pointless or insular.
▪ Grammar outcome and review
Although writing can be easy and fun if you
apply techniques you are comfortable with, you shouldn’t permit yourself to
stay at the comfort zone! Make use of tools like;
apply techniques you are comfortable with, you shouldn’t permit yourself to
stay at the comfort zone! Make use of tools like;
▪ Formal writing: avoid slangs or idioms
for this type of text, you might apply phrasal verbs with no issues though.
for this type of text, you might apply phrasal verbs with no issues though.
▪ Conjunctions: These are crucial way to
connect elements for your arguments, use all its variants, but maintain the
formality coherence, do not join informal connectors with formal ones.
connect elements for your arguments, use all its variants, but maintain the
formality coherence, do not join informal connectors with formal ones.
▪ Perfect tenses: By using those, your
text production is going to become certainly a lot more pleasant to the reader,
save no vocabulary, use all your artillery.
text production is going to become certainly a lot more pleasant to the reader,
save no vocabulary, use all your artillery.
▪ Variable synonyms: You are probably have
to show things more than twice, avoid repeating words as much as possible.
to show things more than twice, avoid repeating words as much as possible.
▪ Indefinite pronouns: Giving support by
mentioning sources, doesn’t necessarily mean you need to name and date them
every time, make use of this incredible tool.
mentioning sources, doesn’t necessarily mean you need to name and date them
every time, make use of this incredible tool.
First person pronouns might be used into
specific cases on argumentative essays.
specific cases on argumentative essays.
Consider the circumstances below:
▪ You can use first person when you include a personal anecdote.
▪ You may use first person when convincing/ establishing your
credibility.
credibility.
▪ You are allowed to use first person when clarifying passive
constructions, to avoid confusion.
constructions, to avoid confusion.
Watch out!
You must
not use a first person pronoun in any
other case.
not use a first person pronoun in any
other case.
Reviewing your essay is as important as
writing it, take your time and read it aloud to put yourself in your reader’s
shoes.
writing it, take your time and read it aloud to put yourself in your reader’s
shoes.
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