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Research-Based Argumentaive Essay

A research-based argumentative essay requires the writer to: 1) Formulate a clear research question on an issue with at least two sides. 2) Find credible sources to answer the research question by creating an annotated bibliography. 3) Do research by taking notes from sources. 4) Prepare to write the paper by developing a thesis statement outlining the writer's position, and creating an outline listing arguments and evidence for both sides of the issue.

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Research-Based Argumentaive Essay

A research-based argumentative essay requires the writer to: 1) Formulate a clear research question on an issue with at least two sides. 2) Find credible sources to answer the research question by creating an annotated bibliography. 3) Do research by taking notes from sources. 4) Prepare to write the paper by developing a thesis statement outlining the writer's position, and creating an outline listing arguments and evidence for both sides of the issue.

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RESEARCH-BASED

ARGUMENTAIVE
ESSAY
Explanation Essay Blog Research-Based
Argumentative Essay

What is it? An essay that answer A personal journal or An essay that presents
the question “why” diary entry that is a writer’s position with
posted online. support from research
studies.

What is the purpose? To inform readers Any of the following: To persuade readers to
about why something to entertain, instruct accept the writer’s
happens. inform, or persuade. position.

Does it require Research may be used Research may be used Research must be used
research? but is not required. but is not required. to support the writer’s
claim or position.
RESEARCH-BASED ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

• This includes the following pre-writing tasks:


Formulating the research question
Finding the answers to the research question
Doing research
Preparing to write the paper
FORMULATING THE RESEARCH
QUESTION
• You are expected to present a clear stand on an
issue that has at least two different sides.
• You can also choose topics that do not deal with
legalizing practices.
FORMULATING THE RESEARCH QUESTION

Example:
 Why should divorce be legalized in the Philippines?
 Why should same-sex marriage be legalized in the Philippines?
 Why should the practice of proper waste segregation be
instituted in my barangay?
 Why should eco-tourism be promoted in my province?
FINDING THE ANSWERS TO THE
RESEARCH QUESTION
• This requires the preparation of an annotated research bibliography.
• Your sources must acceptable.
• The following sources are usually not considered:
 Any holy book or inspirational writing
 Any works of literature
 Dictionary
 Personal blogs or journal, diary entries
 Wikipedia
DOING RESEARCH
• You will read each of the sources you identified in step 2 and
take research notes.
• Three types of notes:
 Paraphrases
 Summaries
 Direct quotation
PREPARING TO WRITE THE PAPER
A. The Thesis Statement
• The thesis statement is the main point or central argument of your paper.
• In order to formulate a good thesis statement, make sure that it does the
following:
 Present a strong position that is supported by convincing evidence; and
 Suggest a framework for organizing the essay.
EXAMPLES:

1. Despite the growing number of broken families in the


country, divorce should not be legalized in the
Philippines.
2. Because of the economic and environmental benefits it
brings, eco-tourism should be promoted in my community.
PREPARING TO WRITE THE PAPER

B. The Outline
• Choose one side that you agree with.
• List all the factual support for your argument.
• Do the same for the other side.
• This outline gives your paper a general shape.
PREPARING TO WRITE THE PAPER
The outline should have the following parts:
• Your thesis statement
• Your argument and specific support for this argument
• The opposing argument and the specific support for this
argument
PREPARING TO WRITE THE
PAPER
C. The Essay
• In writing the paper, observe the citation
convention.
• Any fact, figure, idea, or concept that is not yours
must be acknowledge in the paper
THANK YOU!

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