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Suggestions for Developing Argumentative Essays | Student Learning Center

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Make sure your topic is neither too broad--something which warrants a dissertation--nor too limited. Decide what your goals are for the paper. What is your purpose? What opinion, view, or idea do you want to prove? Try to articulate your purpose clearly before you begin writing. If you cannot state your purpose clearly, try to freewrite about your topic. Your thesis must be arguable; it must assert or deny something about your topic. To be arguable, a thesis must have some probability of being true. It should not, however, be generally accepted as true; it must be a statement with which people may disagree. Keep in mind that a thesis contains both an observation and an opinion: observation + opinion (the "why") = thesis A good way to test the strength of your thesis is to see if it yields a strong antithesis. Common thesis pitfalls: Thesis writing tips: Plan your paper with a specific audience in mind. Who are your readers? Are they a definable group--disinterested observers, opponents

Suggestions for Developing Argumentative Essays 1. Select an arguable topic, preferably one which interests, puzzles, or appeals to you. Make sure your topic is neither too broad--something which warrants a dissertation--nor too limited. Decide what your goals are for the paper. What is your purpose? What opinion, view, or idea do you want to prove? Try to articulate your purpose clearly before you begin writing. If you cannot state your purpose clearly, try to freewrite about your topic. 2. Take a position on your topic, and form a thesis statement. Your thesis must be arguable; it must asser

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