WRITING AN

ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY OUTLINE
ARGUMENTATIVE COURSE
MEETING 4
THE GENERIC STRUCTURE
 Argumentative essay is usually
written in the five-paragraph
structure.
The argumentative essay format
consists of: an introduction, 2-3
body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
No Matter What Your Models of Argument is, An
Argumentative Text Must Consist of the Following Parts:

INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION

Hook Topic Restate the
Statement Sentence Thesis

Brief
Background Summarizatio
Claim
of Information n of Sub-
Arguments

Thesis Overall
Evidence Concluding
Statement
Statement

Concluding
Statement
THE INTRODUCTION
Each of the following part will use
the topic of
"the Internet" as the most significant
technological advancement in society
as an example
HOOK STATEMENT
 As with most other types of  Example:
assignments, an
argumentative essay  Could you imagine how
introduction should attempt different our world would be
to captivate readers’ without the creation of the
interest from the very Internet?
beginning.
 Сreate a sentence that stands
out from the rest of the text.
 Consider using a rhetorical
question, a meaningful
quote, or an intriguing
idea.
Background Information
 After gathering the audience’s  Example:
attention, the next step is to
present any necessary context  The use of internet nowadays is on
to narrow the focus of the the rise as it is considered as one of
discussion. the most pivotal technology in
humans’ life.
 This information should not yet
reveal any of the main
arguments from the body.
 Also, it should ideally transition
the train of thought towards the
thesis statement.
Thesis Statement
 The last part of the introduction  Example:
should present the central
argument of your entire paper.  The invention of the Internet has
helped interconnect the world like
 Remember – your primary objective nothing else ever seen before,
is to defend your idea, so the created millions of jobs and being
thesis must directly state what used by the majority of the world’s
your idea is and why it is population.
correct.
This is an INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH. Analyze the
Hook, the Background, and the Thesis Statement.

(1) The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on
the world of education. (2) The use of the internet in academic contexts is
on the rise, and its role in learning is hotly debated. (3) For many teachers
who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and
potentially harmful. (4) This concern, while understandable, is misguided.
(5) The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its critical benefits for
students and educators—as a uniquely comprehensive and accessible
information source; a means of exposure to and engagement with different
perspectives; and a highly flexible learning environment.
Studying abroad is important for college students

 Much of our learning takes place outside the classroom. We learn how to

maintain budgets, forge friendships, develop business relationships, and

more. Imagine extending those skills on a global level. We would

immediately cease to believe the world only contains the people and things

we can see but, rather, a wide variety of opinions, customs, beliefs, and

ethics. This is why every college-level student must study abroad during

their undergraduate years. They will learn more in that semester abroad

than in any other academic year.

 How to write a THESIS STATEMENT
 Your first step is to distill the topic of your assignment into a specific question.

 For example, if your assignment is, “Write a report to the local school board
explaining the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class,”
 Turn the request into a question like, “What are the potential benefits of using
computers in a fourth-grade class?”
 After you’ve chosen the question your essay will answer, compose one or two complete
sentences answering that question.
 Q: “What are the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class?”

 A1: “The potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class are . . .”

 A2: “Using computers in a fourth-grade class promises to improve . . .”

 The answer to the question is the thesis statement for the essay.
 Try to write introduction
 Topic:

 COVID 19 VACCINATIONS FOR YOUNG WORKING-

AGE ARE URGENTLY NEEDED IN INDONESIA
 Why does Indonesia need to do covid 19
vaccination for young working-age?
 Indonesia needs to do covid 19 vaccination for
young working-age because … and …
 SCHOOL ZONING SYSTEM IS NOT A SOLUTION FOR
FAIR EDUCATION IN INDONESIA
THE BODY PARAGRAPH
Argumentative Essay Outline

Introduction
- Thesis statement, claim, hook
- Main argument (two)

Body Paragraph 1
- Present your first Main argument and supporting evidence

Body Paragraph 2
- Present your second Main argument and supporting
evidence

Body paragraph 3
- Present your Counterclaim/counterargument, refute
opposing claim

Conclusion
Topic Sentence
 Start with a sentence that  Example:
transitions the focus from the
previous paragraph to the current  Alongside global connectivity, the
one. Internet and IT has helped create
over 10 million jobs worldwide.
 It should also introduce the main
argument for its particular
section.
Claim
 After presenting your topic  Example:
sentence, it is time to link your
main argument to your thesis  Thanks to the job creation provided
statement. by IT, a large percentage of
students are finding an enjoyable
 The goal is to explain how this career path that helps its field’s
point validates and strengthens development and offers high wages.
your central message.
Evidence
 After providing a valid claim, you  Example:
must defend it with factual
support.  According to Times
Technological Report on July
 Examples of this can be statistics, 2021, internet technology has given
references, or logical ideas that 0.15% of the world’s population a
support your claims; if this stable income. Also, since IT-related
information comes from credible positions consistently make over 6
external sources, it will add to the figures per year, this salary is
essay’s overall validity. enough to support a family of 4-5.
Therefore, IT-related positions
single-handedly back slightly less
than 1% of the world’s income.
Concluding Statement
 After presenting a defendable claim  Example:
and supporting it with evidence, end
the body paragraph with a  From digital marketing to software
concluding statement. engineering, the development of IT
has had a predominantly positive
 The primary goal of this sentence is impact on society regarding utility,
to summarize the overall economics, and finding one's
significance of the claim to the passion.
thesis.
 In other words, why was this
particular point so essential?
Analyze the topic sentence, the claim, the evidence,
and the concluding statement

 (1) Imagine walking into an interview and being able to discuss preparing the most

popular dish in India or organizing the best route to take from Sydney, Australia to Perth.

(2) Not only does this strike up a memorable conversation, but it also demonstrates a

student’s fierce independence and determination. (3) All this makes someone who has

studied abroad a more desirable candidate for their dream job. (4) As stated by

kompas.com on January 2020, it has been proven that 97% of students who study abroad

find employment within 12 months of graduation (Smith, 2019:17). (5) This percentage

shows that having a chance of studying abroad may stimulate students’ enthusiasm in

pursuing their dream job

 (1) Beyond college, students who study abroad will be better equipped to

succeed in the workplace. (2) Their broadened worldview will help them relate

to their co-workers, especially in a worldwide organization. (3) According to

www.detik.com on July 2020, this increased scope of knowledge allows 25%

of students who study abroad to receive higher starting salaries. (4) That is

clear evidence that their experiences and views are valued by employers.
Counterargument

 (1) In spite of all these benefits, some parents simply will not allow their

children to study abroad. (2) A portion will argue that it is not safe. (3)

Others will argue that studying abroad costs too much money. (4) In these

cases, it is important to take a look at one semester’s financial aid

statement. (5) How much does it cost to be a student at a local university?

(6) When tuition, housing, textbooks, transportation, and meal plans are

considered, it becomes difficult to argue that there’s a stark difference in

the cost of a semester at home versus a semester abroad.

CONCLUSION
Restate the Thesis

 The first sentence of any conclusion  Example:

should always be a restatement of
your central message (thesis  It cannot be denied that the
statement). invention of internet belongs to one
of the humans’ greatest
 Using assertive language, restate breakthrough at all time.
your thesis in an "I have 100%
proven this point" kind of way.
 When information is presented to an
audience with confidence, they
become more inclined to position
themselves with that side of the
argument.
Brief Summarization of Sub-Arguments

 Most likely, the audience has  Example:

already forgotten some of the
information you presented.  As can be seen with the information
presented above, the creation and
 For this reason, go back through development of the Internet is
and review your main points, giving indisputably the most significant
your argument closure. technological advancement of all
time.
Overall Concluding Statement

 To end your argumentative essay  Example:

outline with a bang, present a
memorable concluding statement.  Realistically speaking, our society
Usually, this sentence will express would not have developed as
the universal importance of the exponentially fast without the
information and should leave the invention of the internet; the
reader with a prompt to further unparalleled value of global
investigate the topic. connectivity within seconds is an
unrivalled perk, and with thorough
exploration, more development will
inevitably be uncovered.
Analyze the parts of CONCLUSION

 (1) Studying abroad will have long-lasting, positive implications on a

student’s future as an academic and a professional. (2) New windows of

opportunity will be flung open the moment an undergraduate boards a

plane. (3) Why not make an appointment with the study abroad center at

your university? (4) You have nothing to lose by starting a conversation

today.