Lecture Argumentative essay presented definition, thesis statement, organization, refuting opposing arguments, language skills, listing ideas, switching on a contrastive idea. | ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY Definition In this kind of essay, we not only give information but also present an argument with the PROS (supporting ideas) and CONS (opposing ideas) of an argumentative issue. We should clearly take our stand and write as if we are trying to persuade an opposing audience to adopt new beliefs or behavior. The primary objective is to persuade people to change beliefs that many of them do not want to change. THESIS STATEMENT it should be narrowed down EX: - Marijuana should be considered illegal. -√ Selling and using marijuana in public places should be considered illegal. it should be a topic that can be adequately supported (with statistics, outside source citations, etc.) EX: I feel that writing an argumentative essay is definitely a challenging task. (feelings cannot be supported; we cannot persuade other people) it should contain an argument EX: - We should decide whether we want a bicycle or a car. √-> If we are under the age of 30 and want a healthy life, we should definitely get a bicycle instead of a car. - Are you one of those who thinks cheating is not good for students? (QUESTION) -> Cheating helps students learn. - Considering its geological position, Turkey has an important geopolitical role in the EU. (FACT) -> Considering its geopolitical role, we can clearly say that the EU cannot be without Turkey. ORGANIZATION Pattern 1: Thesis statement: PRO idea 1 : showing arguments and/or reasons to support your opinion PRO idea 2 : showing arguments and/or reasons to support your opinion CON(s) + Refutation(s) Conclusion Pattern 2: Thesis statement: CON(s) + Refutation(s) CON(s) + Refutation(s) PRO idea 1 : showing arguments and/or reasons to support your opinion Conclusion Pattern 3: Thesis statement: CON idea 1 + Refutation CON idea 2 + Refutation CON idea 3 + Refutation Conclusion Pattern 4: Thesis statement: PRO idea 1: showing arguments and/or reasons to support your opinion PRO idea 2 : showing arguments and/or reasons to support | ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY Definition In this kind of essay, we not only give information but also present an argument with the PROS (supporting ideas) and CONS (opposing ideas) of an argumentative issue. We should clearly take our stand and write as if we are trying to persuade an opposing audience to adopt new beliefs or behavior. The primary objective is to persuade people to change beliefs that many of them do not want to change. THESIS STATEMENT it should be narrowed down EX: - Marijuana should be considered illegal. -√ Selling and using marijuana in public places should be considered illegal. it should be a topic that can be adequately supported (with statistics, outside source citations, etc.) EX: I feel that writing an argumentative essay is definitely a challenging task. (feelings cannot be supported; we cannot persuade other people) it should contain an argument EX: - We should decide whether we want a bicycle or a car. √-> If we are under the age of 30 and want a healthy life, .
