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ADY-099: Prep Studies in

Academic Writing

Introduction to Persuasive Argument Writing


Think
In the previous slide, we saw people having an
argument in different settings.

In everyday English, an argument is synonymous


with a fight.

However, in academic English argument has a


different meaning.
-What is the academic meaning of argument?

-Can you think of any synonyms for this definition?


Argument
In academic writing, we can define argument as
an opinion or point of view, with reasons and
evidence to prove that our point of view is valid.
When we write an argumentative essay, our first
step is to state our point of view. This is called our
claim/thesis.
We, then, provide evidence to show that our claim
is correct.
Why Argument Writing?
The ability to write argumentative essays is essential
in academic writing.
Throughout your university years, you will need to
give you point of view on topics from your classes.

Being able to state your point of view clearly and


support it using information from texts and your
experience is a key skill in all classes and majors.
Persuasive Argument Essay
In a persuasive argument essay, the kind we will be
writing, we try to convince the reader that our claim
has value.
It is not necessary for the reader to change their
opinion, but to recognize that our claim is valid.
In order for our claim to be valid, we must support it
with evidence. The evidence we provide has to be
relevant; it has to really apply to the claim we are
making.
Debatable Topics
When writing an argument essay, we need to start
with a debatable topic. The topic that we choose to
write about has to be something that some people
might agree and some disagree about. So, it should
not be completely fact. It should your opinion.
Topics like smoking is bad for your health or cancer is
a terrible disease are not debatable topics. No one
will argue that smoking is good for you or that cancer
is a carefree disease.
The topic must already have two sides that people
can take a position on.
Developing an Argument
A good argument is one that states a claim and then
persuasively and logically supports it.
The details that support our claim must create a
basis for understanding and agreeing with our point
of view.
We can support our argument by logical reasons,
facts, examples, and other evidences.
Let’s not take a look at seeing the difference
between a claim and its support.
Practice
In the next few slides you will see groups of
sentences.

In each of these groups one statement is the claim


and the other statement or statements are the
support.

Identify each claim with a C and each statement of


support with a S.
Claim or Support
Claim or Support
Claim or Support
Claim or Support
Arguments vs. Facts
When developing statements of support for our
claim, it is important not to confuse arguments with
facts.
Facts are not debatable because they have been
proven. They are scientific facts or the results of
current research.

In the next slide is four sentences. Which ones are


arguments and which ones are facts?
Arguments vs. Facts
1. According to a study by Edward Smelt of Brown
University, immigration is good for the economy.

2. Almost half of the labor workforce in the US is


made up of women.

3. Children of single parents are likely to have


behavioral problems and live in poverty.

4. Imagination is more important than knowledge.


Arguments vs. Facts
What do you think? Which are facts and which are
arguments?

Sentences 1 and 2 are facts because they state the


results of current studies or are widely known and
accepted to be true.

Sentences 3 and 4 are arguments because they are


debatable. The writer will have to prove that there is
evidence to show that their argument is valid.
Arguments vs. Facts
Arguments vs. Opinions
Another thing to pay attention while constructing an
argument is not to confuse facts with opinions.

An opinion is a belief that is stated without logical


reasons to support it.

These are opinions:


It is wrong to kill animals.
Celebrities get paid too much money.
Arguments vs. Opinions
Read the following statements which one is an
argument and which one is an opinion.
1. When co-workers of different cultures and
religions work together to solve problems, they
are more likely to find solutions because they
bring new perspectives on the problem.
2. Children of working mothers cause problems and
get into trouble a lot.
Arguments vs. Opinions
What do you think? Which is an opinion and which
is an argument?
Statement 1 is an argument because it contains
clear reasons that the writer can prove by evidence.
Statement 2 is an opinion because there are not
clear reasons that the writer can prove by evidence.
It is possible to turn these opinions into arguments
by providing reasons that could be proven.
Arguments vs. Opinions
Practice
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