Argumentative Writing

 

Argumentative Writing

 

 Argumentative essays are composed to exhibit whether to favor a certain point of view or to negate any point convincingly. The essay can present the both sides of the picture having a clear minded, unbiased text for the both sides.  The format of the essay has many formats that perfectly fit to the argument picked to go with.

 

Features:

Tone:           Factual Writing

Register:     Formal

Purpose:     To Inform

Audience:   General / Specific

Argumentative Essay Formats:

1. One point in favor and the other in a rebuttal.

2. All points in a favor firstly and later the points of   rebuttal.

3. The whole essay in the favor of the point of discussion.

4. The whole essay in a rebuttal of the point of discussion.

 

The Structure of Argumentative Essays:

 1. Introduction:

An introduction is the brief description in order to recall back ground information referring to the point in focus for the discussion.

2.   Thesis Statement:

  Thesis statement implies the establishing of the main   point to be focused throughout the discussion. Thesis statement emphasizes specifically the points that would be highlighted for further confab.

3.  Series of Paragraphs:

   An argumentative essay can be written in any of the following formats described earlier. The paragraphs can vary in number from three to eight or so according to the nature of the essay desired to be presented.

 

         a)  The points in favor and in rebuttal will be written   in paragraphs having a clear concise substantial evidence for any point that is forwarded whether to favor or to refute.

b)   The evidence to prove the view point, in focus can be in various forms i.e. photographs, illustrations, graphs or quotations taken from the authentic sources.

 

c)  The paragraphs should be coherent and a complete picture of the main point of view avoiding any irrelevant discussions or deviations from the topic forming a clear perspective.

 

4.  Inferential Opinion: [Suggestions]

      The writer can include the inferential opinion or the proposals to favor or to refute the points that are argued in the discussion. This is an optional part and will be considered personal opinion of an individual without suggesting anything to convince the reader for the certain point of view. 

 

5.  Conclusion:

      The conclusion of the document is the reinforcing of the points that are discussed in the prior discussion having refrained from the inclusion of the new comment or the point of argument in it.

 

Language of the Essays:

1.  Use of Present Tense for the presentation of the arguments.

 2.  Past Tense for the background information.

3.  Future Tense for any kind of predictions or proposal based upon the recent condition.

 4.  Use of third person for the points.

5. Use of connectors of Cause and Effect, Time and Sequence, Contrast, Comparison and Result. E.g.  Hence, thus, consequently-- Later, after, then, soon, finally-- but, however, on the other hand, -as if, equally, similarly, subsequently-- resultantly, consequently to connect the paragraphs.

Do’s:

 1.  Present unbiased points.

 2.  Authentic facts and no speculations or assumptions.

3.  Standard Language, Grammatically, Error Free text.

4.   No plagiarized content.

5.   Genuine and researched based arguments.

6. Reflective and sober tone of the document.                                                        

7.  Formal tone and register.

 

 

Don’ts:

 

1.  Biased opinions

2. Forceful convincing upon the certain       facts.

3. Undue emphasis to prove or provoke emotional attachment to any point in discussion.

4.  Irrelevant or unnecessary details or repetition.

 5. Evoking any gender, race, color, creed, and religion or belief discrimination in the discussion.

6.  Writing false quotes or fake facts.

 

7.  Slang language and contractions

 

 

Important:

 

1.    There should be a proper beginning [Thesis Statement] and proper ending.[conclusion] as abrupt start or end can spoil the impression

2.    The arguments should be well researched before writing.

3.     Controversial topics should be handled with the utmost care as not to hurt any feelings of the concerned.

4.     Try to avoid writing uncommon or individualized Jargons and acronyms by people or institutions.

5.    The evidence provided should be authentic, valid and with the reference or the original source.

6.    Prevent from Violent, aggressive provocation against any walk of life.