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The Argumentative Essay What I Have Learned in This Course

The Argumentative Essay

I have learned a great deal in this course in relation to writing argumentative essays . There is much research involved , as well as objectivity to the position taken on a particular subject . These are what I have learned , to be the two most important factors in the preparation for a . A writer must look at all possible arguments to support his or her position and make this very concise in the thesis

br statement in the first paragraph of the work . Similarly , one must look at any counterarguments that could arise from the thesis and explore these , as well . All of this research must be done before the is written and woven in the supporting paragraphs in the piece . Of equal importance is taking a professional stance on the position /thesis and not an emotionally-driven stance . Using I ' statements is unacceptable , such as stating I think that this is the best policy , for instance . Conclusions must come from extensive data review and demonstrate an extremely objective , yet clear stance on the subject from beginning to end

All supporting paragraphs , after the introductory paragraph , that includes the thesis and main points that support it , should be filled with explanatory data to provide cause for the writer 's position After these arguments (supported by other research ) are presented , then counterarguments should be noted . Having not only an literature review before beginning a , but , also , an outline with supporting arguments for the position and counter claims to the position with a response to them will make this portion of the argumentative easier and is extremely beneficial to the first draft of the work . It is standard in a shorter essay to use four supporting paragraphs that all flow consistently from paragraph to paragraph and a conclusion that does not introduce new facts , but highlights the importance of the writer 's previous information in this final paragraph

This final paragraph should not simply reiterate everything that is already written , but restate the main points and help further support the important stance taken on an issue . This wrap-up ' of the should leave no doubt in the reader 's mind as to exactly what the writer intends the reader to absorb and the importance of the issue to that reader . If further writing and research on the subject is planned the final paragraph should indicate this . As many times , a short argumentative essay may evolve into a larger research project

After compiling the research , the outline , and then the first draft of the essay , a writer must then review the work and make any needed changes to the . Grammatical errors should be corrected , as well as any language that is unclear and may confuse the reader . These essays must be very precise and to the point , so they may involve more than one revision to make a great final . I...