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05-01-2006, 04:12 PM
Features of Goods Argumentative Essays
A clear and unambiguous conclusion.
This should be your first sentence, so the reader knows what you are trying to prove.
Clearly state the issue and explain why it is important.
Good organization.
Keep sub arguments together. A sub argument usually takes one to three paragraphs to develop. Make the conclusion of the sub argument the first sentence.
Support claims with evidence. For every sentence ask yourself, "Why should my reader believe this?" Then give the evidence that will justify belief.
Clarify. Do not assume the reader will understand what you mean.
Define key terms.
Use appropriate modalities. (In other words don't overstep your evidentiary limits.) When you use a high modality (for instance, "certainly") then you must use a sound argument (valid with true premises). You must use a deductive argument form in order to prove a claim with a high modality.
Evidence of open-mindedness. It should be clear that thoughtful consideration is being given all positions. The BEST reasons for both positions should be in evidence, and both should be fairly analyzed based on their logical adequacy, not their emotional appeal.
Proper layout for an academic paper.
Elimination of logical fallacies, grammatical errors, and spelling errors.
Hope it is helpful for the one who is trying to write this kind of essay...
A clear and unambiguous conclusion.
This should be your first sentence, so the reader knows what you are trying to prove.
Clearly state the issue and explain why it is important.
Good organization.
Keep sub arguments together. A sub argument usually takes one to three paragraphs to develop. Make the conclusion of the sub argument the first sentence.
Support claims with evidence. For every sentence ask yourself, "Why should my reader believe this?" Then give the evidence that will justify belief.
Clarify. Do not assume the reader will understand what you mean.
Define key terms.
Use appropriate modalities. (In other words don't overstep your evidentiary limits.) When you use a high modality (for instance, "certainly") then you must use a sound argument (valid with true premises). You must use a deductive argument form in order to prove a claim with a high modality.
Evidence of open-mindedness. It should be clear that thoughtful consideration is being given all positions. The BEST reasons for both positions should be in evidence, and both should be fairly analyzed based on their logical adequacy, not their emotional appeal.
Proper layout for an academic paper.
Elimination of logical fallacies, grammatical errors, and spelling errors.
Hope it is helpful for the one who is trying to write this kind of essay...