Argumentative Essay Writing Guide: Structure and Transitions, Schemes and Mind Maps of Literature

Download Argumentative Essay Writing Guide: Structure and Transitions and more Schemes and Mind Maps Literature in PDF only on Docsity! Argumentative Essay Outline Introduction 1. Hook 2. Background Information about the topic 3. Connecting information from background information to the thesis 4. Thesis Statement: ¢ Although + opposing point of view + your argument + because + the reasons your argument is right. *KNOTE! Instead of using “although,” you could also use “even though, in spite of, despite, while, whereas” to show the same meaning. Never use “but” with any of those words in the same sentence! Body Paragraph 1 1. POINT (Topic Sentence): This is the first REASON for your argument, listed in thesis.) ¢ One of the primary reasons why is because INTEGRATE at least one quote or paraphrase from Hidden Figures or one of the two articles on destiny for support ¢ Method 1: According to name of author, “something something something” (page number). OR ¢ Method 2: As name of author mentions in her article, something something something (page number). . TRANSITION to the explanation of this quote or paraphrase ¢ What this means is that... ¢ In other words,... ¢ Clearly,... . EXPLAIN how this quote or paraphrase proves your point (from topic sentence of this paragraph) ¢ Use this helper phrase: This evidence proves my argument is true because it shows that... ¢ Then remove the helper phrase and keep only the last part of it. . CONCLUDE by restating the topic sentence in different words (Not always necessary) 2. CONCEDE + REFUTE Show that you respect what the opposing point of view says by acknowledging it but then prove that it is wrong and that you are right. ¢ Despite the fact that + “opposing point of view,” + “your argument” ¢ In spite of the fact that + “opposing point of view,” + “your argument” ¢ Although/Even though/Though + “opposing point of view,” + “your argument” 3. ARGUE YOUR POINT (reason you are right and opposing point of view is wrong) ¢ In fact, ¢ As can be seen in (studies, research, etc.) INTEGRATE at least one quote or paraphrase from Hidden Figures or one of the two articles on destiny for support ¢ Method 1: According to name of author, “something something something” (page number). OR ¢ Method 2: As name of author mentions in her article, something something something (page number). 4. TRANSITION to the explanation of what this quote or paraphrase means ¢ What this means is that... ¢ In other words,... ¢ Clearly,... 5. EXPLAIN how this quote or paraphrase proves your point (from topic sentence of this paragraph) ¢ Use this helper phrase: This evidence proves my argument is true because it shows that... ¢ Then remove the helper phrase and keep only the last part of it. 6. CONCLUDE by restating point (but not always necessary) Conclusion ¢ Restatement of thesis or summary of main points (taken from list in thesis) End hook: Discussion of future outcomes or consequences of the situation TRANSITIONS AND CONNECTORS FOR ARGUMENTATAIVE PAPERS Adding Support Additionally Furthermore In a similar way Moreover Similarly What is more Likewise Examples Additionally, studying abroad can improve our social lives. What is more, studying abroad expands our understanding of the world. Adding a Counterargument/Opposing Point of View Although Though Even though While it is true that Some might say/argue that Examples Even though study abroad can be costly, the benefits outweigh that negative factor. While it is true that studying abroad is costly, the benefits outweigh the negatives. Adding a Refutation Despite this In spite of this However In fact Nevertheless Nonetheless On the other hand yet Examples Some might say that the costs of studying abroad are high. Despite this being true, the benefits outweigh the costs. Studying abroad is expensive; however, not going abroad only because of the high cost is a mistake.