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argumentative essay - a position based on a syllogism

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before you write an argumentative essay, make sure you find the part of the prompt where it actually gives you the assignment. watch out for passages that offer a question that is not the actual assignment

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how to start

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brainstorm ideas. start with basic questions: is it fair? why should i care if it’s fair? clearly defining the concept can be really helpful. for example: charity is the selfless act of giving. think of examples of the issue from experiences, etc.

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choose a position

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make sure you consider the ideas that are given in the prompt. remember they are for you to use. you need to learn to evaluate and see a concept from many different angles. decide what you feel about the issue and the position you want to support

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using a syllogism

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  • a syllogism may be a helpful way to present your argument. a syllogism consists of a major premise and a minor premise and a conclusion.
  • for example
    • major premise = charity is a selfless act of giving
    • minor premise = getting a tax deduction for donating isn’t selfless
    • conclusion = therefore, tax deduction charity is not charity at all
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possible essay outline

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  • i. introduction - define charity
  • ii. rewarding for donating is unfair.
    • rewards people for having wealth
    • some can’t take advantage of it
  • iii. makes charity meaningless
    • not really selfless giving charity
    • it has become a way to trade
  • reiterate the position
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which idea fits in paragraph II?

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  • Impoverished people can give time to others, and sometimes they end the incentives to do so
  • Impoverished people can’t contribute as much, which allows the rich to “buy” grades, etc.
  • incentives only help the rich develop a privileged mindset and the impoverished feel unworthy
  • the outcome of the donation is that more people receive help
  • Psychology textbooks explain that positive reinforcements help people to continue doing actions
  • incentives for providing charity only help to shape selfish people
  • it is unfair because only those who have wealth can receive the benefits from donating
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which idea fits in paragraph III?

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  • providing incentives for charitable donations will provide motivation to make this world better
  • Americans are asked to give to charities on a daily basis, so they need to have rewards
  • charity has lost the meaning of selfless giving; it is a way for people to trade for something else

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