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Writing an Argument

Writing an Argument. CH. 8. Writing an Argument Paper:. Purpose is to persuade Make claims or assertions reasonably 2 sides to every argument Argument is about getting to the truth. Argument Writing Features:. Providing your opinion on a particular topic Focus on issue of public concern

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Writing an Argument

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  1. Writing an Argument CH. 8

  2. Writing an Argument Paper: • Purpose is to persuade • Make claims or assertions reasonably • 2 sides to every argument • Argument is about getting to the truth

  3. Argument Writing Features: • Providing your opinion on a particular topic • Focus on issue of public concern • Central claim or proposition • Claim is based on assumptions • Evidence that a general audience will believe • Addressing audience: ethos-character of speaker, logos-method of reasoning, pathos-appeal to the audiences’ emotions • Select a topic of interest that will encourage response by audience

  4. Argument must include : • Claim • Reason • Evidence

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