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two parts of an argument
A claim or statement that summarizes the main idea.
A reason why that claim is true, and/or evidence to support that claim.
In analyzing an argument, one must apply these steps in order to understand the text thoughtfully:
Read the text several times and think about it
Write or jot down in your notes things that can help you track own thoughts
and writer’s thesis
Look for transitions that help draw conclusions and verbs that imply
evidence
If there is no clear thesis try to think of a hypothesis that might support it by analyzing argument through:
authors method, persona, and purpose
Tips in examining author’s method
does the author quote authorities, use statistics, using examples or analogies, consider relevant factors
tips in examining the author’s purpose:
does the author use narrative writing, persuasive writing, descriptive writing, expository writing
rhetorical devices of persuasion to
analyze the argument of the writer:
logos, ethos, pathos
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional devices.
rhetoric
appeals to the reader based on logic
logos (logic)
appeals to the reader based on authority or honesty of the writer.
ethos (experience)
appeals to the readers through emotion.
pathos (passion)
Argumentative Essay Outline
Introductory Paragraph, Body, Opposition, Conclusion
Parts of the Introductory Paragraph of an Argumentative Essay
Hook, Body, Thesis Statement
This is where you’ll present a series of supporting details to defend every
argument enumerated in the thesis statement.
Body
In this part in an argumentative essay, you must address the opposing side’s opinions on the matter.
Opposition
This is where you’ll summarize the main idea of your argument. Don’t repeat your thesis statement word-for-word, but it can be similar. Summarize your claims as concisely as possible and then close the essay.
You can end with a rhetorical question or thought-provoking statement.
Conclusion
Presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on a particular issue
Entails outlining arguments and proposing the course of action
Can change the opinions and attitude of others, can be a tool in bringing about societal change
Position Paper
Parts of a Position Paper
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
presents the issue while grabbing the attention of the readers.
Define the issue and discuss its background.
Provide a general statement of your position in your thesis statement.
Introduction Part
This part:
State your main arguments.
Provide sufficient evidences for each argument such as statistical data,
interviews with experts, and testimonies.
Provide counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of
your arguments.
Body
This part:
Restate your position and main arguments and suggest a course of action.
State what makes your position superior and more acceptable.
End with a powerful closing statement such as a quotation, a challenge, or a question.
Conclusion
5 steps in writing a position paper
select a topic for your paper
conduct preliminary research
challenge your own topic
continue to collect supporting evidences
create an outline
is an expanded paper that presents results and interpretation of
a phenomenon so that the readers can better understand it.
It is produced through formal investigation and scientific inquiry, not a
summary of different articles or ideas that are presented uncritically.
Research Paper
Different types and objectives of reports
survey report, field report, laboratory or scientific technical report
presents the results of the author’s research.
It communicates the survey findings
Survey report
