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Essay Argument Organization

Essay Argument Organization. Thesis Statement . It’s debatable. It’s focused. It contains claims. Argument Organization (Toulmin Method). Deductive Reasoning. Inductive Reasoning. Avoid Logical Fallacies. Claim. Data. Warrant / Bridge. Backing (optional).

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Essay Argument Organization

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  1. Essay Argument Organization

  2. Thesis Statement

  3. It’s debatable

  4. It’s focused

  5. It contains claims

  6. Argument Organization (Toulmin Method)

  7. Deductive Reasoning

  8. Inductive Reasoning

  9. Avoid Logical Fallacies

  10. Claim

  11. Data

  12. Warrant / Bridge

  13. Backing (optional)

  14. Same model for each paragraph

  15. Counterclaim (counterargument)

  16. Rebuttal (refutation)

  17. Outline your ideas

  18. Formal Outline – K&M p. 162 • Include the ideas to be used in the paper • Decide order • Determine relationship between points

  19. Outlines should only be working guides … They often change in revision.

  20. Resources • SMG – Prewriting Activates (beginning on p. 279) including • “Formulate a working thesis stating your position” • “Develop the reasons supporting your position,” • “Use sources to reinforce your credibility,” • “Identify and respond to your readers’ likely reasons and objections,” • “Create an outline that will organize your argument effectively for your readers” • K&M – Thinking Critically(ch. 8) • “Distinguishing fact from opinion” p. 79 • “Understanding inductive/deductive reasoning” p. 82-83 • “Logical Fallacies” p. 85-86 • K&M – Writing argumentative essay(ch. 9) • “Organizing an argumentative essay” p. 93

  21. Resources (continued) • Purdue OWL – “Establishing arguments” • “Strong Thesis Statements” • “Organizing your argument” • https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/1/

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