Arg. Writing by https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m en-us 2017-02-07 19:46:24 UTC 2025-11-29 22:51:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png Notes avalunsford https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281192 * A pose of a formal argument is to make readers believe something formal argument states a position on a substance and then supports that position with reasons and evidence. The pung and, in many cases, to take some type of action.

Any of these ideas might be presented as an argument.
  • You want your parents to let you try o for a co-ed ice hockey team.
  • The state wants to pass a stricter law for skateboarders and bike riders.

* WHAT MAKES A GOOD ARGUMENT
  • shows an understanding of the issues.
  • includes a precise claim that states the writer's position. (thesis)
  • provides logical reasons to writer's claim.
  • supports reasons with sufficient and relevant evidence.
  • organizes reasons and evidence logically.
  • fairly and respectfully argues against opposing points of view.
  • clearly shows relationships between ideas.
  • has a formal style and confident tone.
  •  concludes with a restatement of the claim.

~Claim - a writer position on a problem or issue
  • direct and to the point
  • should make only one main point
  • should be repeated in the concluding paragraph

*Support and reasons
~Support - a material that is used to prove a claim.
~Reason - a statement that explains to readers why they should believe your claim.
~Evidence - proof that supports your reason
~Facts - statements that can be proven
~Statistic - facts stated in numbers
~Quotations - when you are directly quoting someone
~ Anecdotes - a brief story or accounts of events that prove a point.
~Conclusion - to come together
~Syntax - order of your sentence
~Emotional Appeal - appeal to your emotional
~Snob Appeal - refers to the qualities or attributes of a product that might appeal to a consumer with "snobby" tastes.

*Formal vs informal
  • no abbreviations
  • no slang
  • avoid offending readers with wrong tone and or words.
  • help your reader focus on the idea of your story
  • avoid contractions
  • do not address the reader directly

*What makes a strong conclusion
  • logical follow up to your main ideas presented in the body argument
  • restate your argument
  • when appropriate, include a call to action (asking readers to believe in something in sending or to do something).
  • tie up any loose ends
  • my point out a new, interesting idea closely related to the claim that leaves readers with something to think about (without going off topic).
]]> 2017-02-07 19:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281192 Ques avalunsford https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281269 How to tie up loose ends?
What makes a good argument?
What kind of supporting details are best?
How do I restate my argument?
How to write a claim?]]> 2017-02-07 19:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281269 Summ avalunsford https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281362  A pose of a formal argument is to make readers believe something formal argument states a position on a substance and then supports that position with reasons and evidence.]]> 2017-02-07 19:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/avalunsford/vevzexn60m7m/wish/152281362