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How to Write a Position Argument. Find an Issue. Make a list of possible issues. Select a possible issue. Read about your issue. Analyze your Potential Readers. What do your readers likely know about the issue? What views do your readers likely have about the issue?
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Find an Issue • Make a list of possible issues. • Select a possible issue. • Read about your issue.
Analyze your Potential Readers • What do your readers likely know about the issue? • What views do your readers likely have about the issue? • Do your readers likely agree or disagree with your position? If they disagree, why exactly do they disagree?
Develop Reasons and Write a Working Thesis • Take a definite position. • Develop reasons by considering whether you can argue from a definition, compare or contrast, consider good and bad effects, or refute objections. • Support your reasons by making observations and finding facts, statistics, and statements from authorities. • Write a working thesis.
Write a Draft • Introduce the issue and give the necessary background. • Think about how readers will view you, the writer. • If you argue from a definition, set out the criteria.
Write a draft (continued) • Avoid fallacies. • Address opposing views. • Make counterarguments if necessary. • Conclude with strength. • Choose a title that will interest your readers.
Revise, Revise, Revise • Check that your position argument fulfills the assignment. • Make sure that your claim is arguable and focused. • Add additional evidence where reasons need more support
Examine the organization. • Review the visual presentation. • Proofread carefully. • Make sure your finished writing meets all the formatting requirements.