Argument Essay Structure

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Argument Essay Structure

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Argument Essay Structure

• The following information is intended to show you
  the classic outline for an argument essay. All
  arguments cannot be tailored to one structure but
  the example is great to use for college
  assignments. Review the example and dont forget
  to discuss all possible changes with your tutor.

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I. Introductory Paragraph
The first paragraph of the essay is intended to
set a foundation for your argument and your own
position regarding the topic. The last sentence
of your introductory paragraph should contain the
main idea of the paper (thesis statement).
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A. Thesis Statement

• Defines position of the author
• In most essays included as the last sentence of
  the introduction
• Must be clear and easy to understand

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A. Examples of Thesis Statement

• Sport in all spheres of society should be
  promoted.

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II. Body of Your Argument
This paragraph contains information that is
needed for the readers in order to understand the
position of the author.
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A. Background of the problem

• This paragraph contains information that is
  needed for the readers in order to understand the
  position of the author.

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B. Reasons or Evidence to Support Your Claim
The author uses collected evidence to support own
position. Two or three paragraphs are used for
this section. Examples of possible evidence
include scholarly articles, online publications,
scientific data and statistics from government
agencies.
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Claim 1.

• Claim Promoting sport in the society contributes
  to the health of the nation and development of
  healthy eating habits and lowering rates of heart
  diseases.

• Evidence
• 20 of students in the country are obese
• Obesity causes 15 of deaths from heart disease
  each year.
• Healthy eating and sport decrease chances of many
  diseases statistics
• Silly reasons for people to avoid sport

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Claim 2.

• Claim Promoting sport is supported by healthcare
  organizations, government and public.

• Evidence
• 50 in favor of promoting sport
• Government funds are available
• Fitness clubs and other organizations are
  available

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Claim 3.

• Claim The cost of human life and limited
  physical abilities of many citizens cannot be
  ignored.

• Evidence
• 12 of youth have limited physical abilities
• Treatment of obese caused diseases takes a lot of
  public cost.

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III. Addressing the Opposite Side
A good argument essay should always describe the
opposing side of the argument.
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A. 1st Opposing View

• People are aware of importance of physical
  activities already.

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IV. Conclusion

• The argument essay is explained as important.
• Solutions for further action are included
• Possible outcomes for not taking action are
  described.

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