Argumentative Structure:Writing an Argument

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Author: Karen Hamilton

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Upon successful completion of this tutorial, the student should be able to:

Recognize the structure of an argumentative pattern
Create an argumentative paragraph or essay

This presentation will help you understand what argumentative structure is and how to write an argumentative (persuasion) paragraph or essay.

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What is Argument Writing?

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Source: Purdue University Writing Lab

Organizing the Argument

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Argument Writing Self-Assessment Checklist

Use this checklist to edit and revise your paper.

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Argumentative Structure:Writing an Argument

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What is Argument Writing?

Organizing the Argument

Argument Writing Self-Assessment Checklist