Writing An Argumentative Essay (A Guideline) An argument is basically a claim (presented as a conclusion to premises) which is supported by supporting statements (premises). An argument is used to convince the reader that a particular claim is true‚ or at least‚ likely to be true. Alternatively‚ an argument can also be used to cast doubt on a claim or to convince the reader that a claim is not true‚ or likely to be false. The purpose for putting forth an argument (in written or verbal form)
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Argument essay Topic : Any student caught cheating in school or college exams should be automatically dismissed. Do you agree or disagree? I. Introduction General statement: Students in these days have followed the path of trying to do anything to achieve best grade. And they may think cheating on an exam might seem like an easy way for a student to get a good grade and get ahead in his or her career. Thesis statement: Although there are many
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Should cigarettes smoking be prohibited in pubs ? Michal Žáčik Writing V. Rob Lee Argumentative Essay 6. 2. 2011 Unhealthy environment‚ smoke screens and empty wallets are a few problems someone might have when he enters a pub. On the one hand‚ it´s required to have at least one non-smoking area in every pub‚ but on the other hand it´s usually a small part of it. It could be a big problem for non-smokers‚ because they are bigger in number than seats for them. A good hopefulness for non-smokers
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Romeo and Juliet Literary Essay Language Arts 4 Mrs. MacDonnell Topics: 1. In the Prologue‚ Romeo and Juliet are described as "star-crossed lovers" and reference is made to their "death-marked love". They themselves speak like this. Do you think that Shakespeare wants to create the impression that their death is brought about by a cruel overwhelming Fate‚ by sheer accident or by their own willfulness — or by some or all of these? 2. Friar Laurence serves many dramatic purposes in the play
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ROBBMC03_0132431521.QXD 2/8/07 3:57 PM Page 35 Chapter 3 Personality and Values The Big Five Model In contrast to the MBTI‚ the five-factor model of personality— more typically called the Big Five—has received strong supporting evidence. An impressive body of research‚ accumulated in recent years‚ supports that five basic dimensions underlie all others and encompass most of the significant variation in human personality.3 The following are the Big Five factors: ■ Extroversion—This
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A: Causes and Effects Essay Topics 1. The effect of a parent‚ teacher‚ or friend on your life 2. Why you selected your major 3. The effects of cramming for an examination 4. The effects of peer pressure 5. Why some students cheat 6. The effects of growing up with a personal computer 7. The effects of poverty on an individual 8. Why one college course is more rewarding than another 9. Why many people don’t bother to vote in local elections 10. Why more and more students are taking online classes
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Argumentative Essay Nobody likes war; it is so costly in so many ways. Lives are lost‚ property is destroyed‚ people are injured and some are disabled mentally and physically. Because of this many people think war must be avoided at all costs. All these facts regarding the high cost of war on a country are true. On the other hand there are situations in which a nation has an obligation to go to war. Their were many times in the United States history when the decision to enter a war
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In my argumentative Essay‚ I am arguing that abortion is wrong and not to be mistaken with ’Abortion should be made illegal.’ I will explain later why I have made this statement. Abortion is the termination of an unborn child in its mother’s womb for up to twenty four weeks of the pregnancy or in special circumstances e.g. Disability diagnosis a termination right up until the mother goes in to labour. I think the above definition is an easier and less harsh way of saying that abortion
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Schools Need Dress Codes Dress codes in public schooling have recently been a controversial issue nation-wide. Mandatory uniform policy’s measures and emphasize the benefits of students on specific behavioral and academic outcomes. The arguments for the issue are just as strong as those against the issue. There are two main points surrounding school uniforms: performance and school and reduction of violence due to uniformity. Uniforms are argued to positively affect student safety by: lowering
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Upper Secondary School ROUND 2: TOPICS FOR ORAL PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS In the second round‚ you will be asked to draw ONE of the following topics. You will have 10 minutes to prepare your topic before presenting the topic for 7 minutes. After your presentation‚ the oral examiners will ask you some questions about that topic in about 3 minutes. NB: Each topic will be drawn 2 times at most. Do not present more than 7 minutes. TOPIC 1: TRAVEL It is said that “Travel broadens people’s
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