Argumentative Essay Writing

Study Notes

Also known as a persuasive essay, used to convince readers to agree to an argument or claim about a particular topic.
Requires investigation, collecting, generating, and evaluating evidence to establish a position on the topic.
Aims to convince readers by highlighting a stand and showing both sides of an issue.

Editorial: States the opinion of editors and publishers of news organizations, aiming to persuade readers to adopt a particular viewpoint, usually found in newspapers.
Op-Ed (Opposite-Editorial): An essay written by a guest writer to convince readers to agree with their views on an issue, often found in newspapers.
Letter to the Editor: Letters sent to print and internet publications to express opinions in response to previously published articles, aiming to influence public opinion.
Propaganda: Uses emotional appeal and often biased, false, or misleading information to persuade people to think or act in a certain way, aiming to manipulate public opinion.
Reviews: Evaluate items and activities, aiming to persuade the audience about their quality or value.
Advertisements: Paid promotions for products, services, or ideas, aiming to persuade people to buy or do something.

Argumentation/Claim: An argument states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources, including claim of fact, claim of value, and claim of policy.
Counter Argument/Counterclaim: An argument that opposes your claims, which you provide to refute and prove your argument.
Refutation: Ideas that oppose the counterclaims, responding directly to your opponent's argument to explain why they are wrong.