Argumentative Essay Writing Sample

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What type of writing is common for academic writing?

Narrative writing

Argumentative writing (correct)

Poetry

Descriptive writing

What is the main requirement in argumentative writing?

Taking a position and supporting it with research (correct)

Using complex vocabulary

Providing a summary of a topic

Expressing emotions and opinions

What kind of sources are used to support the position in argumentative writing?

Opinions from social media

Fictional stories

Research from reliable and credible sources (correct)

Personal anecdotes

What does argumentative writing typically ask students to do?

Take a position on an issue or topic and support it with research Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of argumentative writing?

To present evidence and allow readers to make informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of argumentative writing?

Impartial and direct Signup and view all the answers

What kind of evidence should be avoided in argumentative writing?

Biased or subjective statements Signup and view all the answers

How does persuasive writing differ from argumentative writing?

Persuasive writing aims to align with a stance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing evidence in argumentative writing?

To allow the reader to make an informed decision regarding the topic Signup and view all the answers

How does argumentative writing differ from standard essays?

Argumentative writing involves presenting facts and logical statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential component of an argumentative thesis?

Credible evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence is crucial for convincing the audience in STEM papers?

Statistics Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to consider when using scholarly books and articles as support in argumentative writing?

Date of publication Signup and view all the answers

In argumentative writing, what is the role of first-hand research?

To conduct surveys or data analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic way to think about a thesis and its arguments in argumentative writing?

"Claim + Evidence" Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for supporting a claim in argumentative writing?

Evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using statistics in STEM papers for argumentative writing?

To convince the audience to take claims seriously Signup and view all the answers

Why should one be careful when using sources funded by agrobusiness in argumentative writing?

They may have conflicts of interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rhetoric in persuasive essays?

To elicit an emotional response Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of evidence in argumentative writing?

To make the argument persuasive and credible Signup and view all the answers