AWA Essay

Question 1

Layout for AWA Essay:

Intro:

• The argument claims that . . . (restate)
• Stated in this way the argument:
  
  • fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated
  • Mention 2-3 flaws of the argument.
• The conclusion of the argument relies on assumptions for which there is no clear evidence. Hence, the argument is weak/unconvincing and has several flaws.

1st Para:

• First, the argument readily assumes that……
• This statement is a stretch….
• For example,…
• Clearly,…
• The argument could have been much clearer if the author explicitly stated that…

2nd Para:

• Second, the argument claims that….
• This is again a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between….and…
• To illustrate,…
• While,…
• However,….indeed….
• In fact, it is not at all clear…rather….
• If the argument had provided evidence that…..then the argument would have been a lot more convincing.

3rd Para:

• Finally,…
• (pose some questions for the argument)…..Without convincing answers to these questions, one is left with the impression that the claim is more wishful thinking rather than substantive evidence.

Conclusion:

• In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the aforementioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts….
• In order to better assess the merits of a certain situation/decision, it is essential to have full knowledge of all contributing factors. In this particular case….
• Without this information, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debate.