Written Task: Argument
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- Let’s review the structure of an argument as you work on your essay revisions this week. So you can properly evaluate an argument, you need to understand an argument.
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Prof. L
Step 1 Read/View Both Selections
Link to Owl Lecture on ArgumentLinks to an external site. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academi…
Please watch this video on argumentLinks to an external site.. https://www.coursera.org/lecture/note-taking/types…
Step 2 Complete this Activity
Write a one-paragraph argument in which you take a position on the topic of whether a college education is a good investment. Fill out the template below:
- Whether or not a college education is worth the money is a controversial topic. Some people believe
that _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Others challenge this position, claiming that ___________________________________________________________
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- However, ___________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Although both sides of this issue have merit, it seems clear that a college education (is/is not) a worthwhile
investment because __________________________________________________________________________________
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Then answer these questions about your paragraph:
Does your essay include all four elements of an argumentative essay?
Add any missing elements.
What is the thesis?
What is your evidence?
What is your refutation/opposing arguments?
- What is your conclusion?