E-Lecture - Argumentative Composition
- In an argumentative composition, you are required to put forward your ideas and opinions on a controversial subject. It should consist of a central theme developed to an inevitable conclusion. First of all, decide what to say in the conclusion and then plan your arguments consistently, leading up to the conclusion. The subject may contain words like discussion, a statement or a quotation, in which you are expected to consider both sides of the theme. Support your arguments by facts and reasons.
- The following qualities are expected in an argumentative writing.
- Relevant points presented in an orderly way
- Putting forward convincing arguments, facts, figures and statistics
- Consideration of both the sides of an argument
- The ability to take an account of the opposing points of view before presenting your arguments
- The ability to present forcefully a clear conclusion
- Order of ideas
The order in which your examples, details and arguments should be arranged in an argumentative composition, is determined by their importance. Usually, begin with the least important and work through to the most important, saving your most powerful argument until the end. - Connectives in an argumentative composition
The following words are helpful in carrying the thought smoothly from one idea to the other in an argumentative composition:
First, second, third, next, finally, but, moreover, furthermore, in addition to, also, on the contrary, hence, therefore, in fact, accordingly, at the same time.
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