Help for Argumentative Writing

Step 1: Collect pros and cons

Step 2: Arrange your arguments in a logical way (e.g. by numbering)

option1: introduction - pros - cons - conclusion

option 2: intro - argument - conter argument - ... - conclusion



my position: pro or con?

Step 3: Writing



introduction: refer to the topic, use quote, example, ...



main part: present your line of arguments, use linkng words and phrases, support your arguments with examples



conclusion: round off your text by stating the thesis again. Do not give new information. Do not use the same phrases as you did in the introduction