Argumentative: Addiction and Statement

Argumentative Essay Writing

Section 1: The Thesis
An argumentative essay is built around a specific statement known as the thesis or conclusion that is debatable within the field in which you are studying. In other words, at the center of an argumentative essay is a statement with which your readers may disagree. Your essay will need to support that statement in a manner that convinces your readers of its truth.
Debatable Statements: Statements with which other people might or might not agree . These are sometimes called "arguments," "assertions," "propositions," "claims," or "conclusions."

Section 2: Providing Support
When you are writing an argumentative essay your aim is to make your readers agree with your debatable statements or conclusions. You need to convince your readers of the value or truth of your conclusions. But by themselves, they are not convincing - they need support.
Example:
|Conclusion: |Marijuana should be legalized |
|Supporting statement 1: |It is less harmful to people's health than alcohol. |
|Supporting statement 2: |A very large percentage of the population uses it. |

Section 3: Specific Evidence
When you are providing support, you must provide specific evidence/examples. To find this evidence, you will research your topic and pull information from valid sources. Your evidence should be clear and based in fact or the opinions of an established authority.
Example:
|Conclusion: |Marijuana should be legalized |
|Supporting statement 1: |It is less harmful to people's health than alcohol. |
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