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Writing the Parts

Argumentative Essay

+Introduction

Gain the reader’s attention

Includes your claim

Suggests primary development

Establishes your credibility

+Background

Presents background information if relevant

+Lines of Argument

Presents good reasons

Uses all relevant evidence

Presents reasons in a logical order

+Refutation

Considers opposing point of views

Notes advantages and disadvantages of opposing views

Argues that your thesis is stronger than the opposing view

+Conclusion

Summarizes the argument

Expands or elaborates on the implications of your thesis

Makes clear what you want your reader to think or do

Makes a strong ethical or emotional appeal

+Don’t forget to add a title