lesson 2 Flashcards
(16 cards)
structure of good argumentative essay
- introductory paragraph
- thesis statement
- body paragraphs
- conclusion
5 types of argument claims
- fact
- definition
- value
- cause and effect
- policy
where the statement is true or false
fact
dictionary definition of what you’re arguing, plus your own personal interpretation of it
definition
the importance of what you’re arguing
value
what causes the problem in your essay and what effects it has
cause and effect
why the reader should care and what they should do about it after reading
policy
identify the type of argument claim
While some pundits have framed a four-year college education as something necessary for adult success, this notion should not be treated as a given.
fact
identify the type of argument claim
The student debt crisis is one of the most serious problems facing the country today.
value
identify the type of argument claim
Federal student loan policies have contributed to widespread growth in college tuition.
Cause and Effect
identify the type of argument claim
Rather than encouraging all students to attend four-year colleges, we should instead emphasize the validity of two-year colleges, technical schools, and trade schools as well.
policy
3 main types of arguments
- Classical/Aristotlian
- Rogerian
- Toulmin
effective when your audience doesn’t have a lot of information or strong opinion about your topic
Classical/Aristotlian
effective in polarizing topics
Rogerian
acknowledges both sides and presents the middle ground
Rogerian
rather than presenting both sides, it presents one, hinging particularly on facts presented in a way that makes the claim difficult to argue with.
Toulmin
