Sunday, February 23, 2014
Reflection – Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay – Sec. 9 - Feb. 25
Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an argumentative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which argumentative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #4. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.
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An argumentative essay holds both sides of an issue however, the writer puts more assertion to one side of which he believes is more correct. The essay contains reasons, facts, principles, and a conclusion. The writer persuades the readers to agree with him. Although the topic I choose is not in the essay, I like to pick Security cameras & Privacy for my essay.
ReplyDeleteSo what is your topic that's not in the essay?
DeleteSecurity cameras & privacy @carvel
DeleteAn argumentative essay presents an issue by stating both pros and cons, with emphasis on whichever the writer is in favor of. Argumentative essays are written clearly and with the goal of convincing an audience with opposite views to adopt the views and opinion(s) of the author. This type of essay should be specific, with substantial supporting details for the main topic.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the essay must have strong supports for the topic
DeleteRight, argumentative essays should be clearly written as they are used to make people adopt a view.
DeleteI agree, it must be clear enough for the reader to understand your point.
DeleteI also agree, it must be clear for the readers to understand.
DeleteI agree that argumentative essays should be written clearly so that the reader can understand what you are arguing about.
DeleteI agree, Argumentative essays should be specific to the point and have great substantial supporting details.
DeleteAn argumentative essay is a kind of essay that presents pros and cons. When writing this essay, you are to argue about a particular topic. It can be used to convince the reader to obtain the views focused on by the writer. You are also supposed to have good supporting details.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the essay must persuade the reader to agree with the writer. Without good supporting details, the structure of an argumentative essay fails.
DeleteSupporting details is essential to argumentative essays. Without them, you'll have a harder time getting people to adopt your view of a topic.
DeleteI think persuading the reader is a little difficult. You must have a ton of facts to support your topic.
DeleteAn argumentative essay consists of two sides of a topic, while emphasising the side that the writer supports the most. When writing argumentative essays, it is essential to do proper research before writing out the essay. For my essay, I would choose the topic of using death row inmates as medical test subjects. I chose this topics as it is a very interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting issue to think about. Death row inmates should have something to live for.
DeleteProper information about your topic is essential. You don't want to engage in an argument about a topic you don't know much about.
DeleteI agree with this topic because then we could stop experimenting on harmless animals etc.
DeleteI agree that it is an interesting topic to write about.
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ReplyDeleteA good topic. However, I think it would be hard to do that as there will most probably always be people that will commit crimes in those crime free zones.
DeleteAn argument essay is the type of essay that has its pros and cons. You are going to argue with a particular topic that you choose. But be sure you have your reasons, facts, principles and conclusion for your essay.
ReplyDeleteFacts are definitely important while writing this essay.
DeleteReasons, faces, principles, and conclusions are very helpful in stating what is your point.
DeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteReason, facts, principles and conclusion are very important when writing a argumentative essay.
DeleteAn argumentative essay has both pros and cons. While writing this essay you will need to persuade the reader that whatever you are arguing about is best. Make sure that you have good supporting details while writing your essay. The topic I would choose is long distance relationships and if they work.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting topic.
DeleteYes. On writing this kind of essay, you have to state your topic and argue why it is the best choice.
DeleteAn argumentative essay is a type of writing that requires researching on a topic and knowing both sides to the issue then picking one of it and presenting it with facts through supporting details. It is mainly arguing about your topic for the readers to believe what point you are trying to make. The topic I would chose is Drivers over 70 years old must pass a test for a driver's license.
ReplyDeleteI think your topic is very interesting. I would definitely agree with you.
DeleteVery important for lawmakers to consider!
DeleteAn Argumentative essay is a pro's and con's essay. You choose a topic and argue on why or why it isn't important. You use your essay to win your reader over. For example say you are going on strike because you think the campus stores should lower their prices because college kids are on low budget income or no income at all. You would give supporting facts on why the prices are too expensive and what the campus can do to change it. Choosing a topic for an argumentative essay for me would be: Creating Crime free zones in very active public places. How? for example say you commit a crime in tumon, the charges against you should be higher because you could possibly harm many people around you. The same for in schools because it is very important to create crime free zones so hopefully there will be less crime.
ReplyDeleteI love that...
Delete"You use your essay to win your reader over." !
Those are very good examples. The essay should have both sides of the issue, good or bad.
DeleteGreat definition and example. You made it very clear on how to write an argumentative essay.
DeleteYES! I liked how you gave an example of what it is. I agree with Ringo you made it so clear you should become a English teacher!
DeleteAn argumentative essay is just that...an argument between information! In order to write such an essay, one must gather information from reliable sources. You must gather information from both the offensive and defensive side. From there, your reader will have a clear understanding of your message and be able make their own analysis.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. We cannot be one sided when talking about a topic.
DeleteGood point! You must argue for both sides about a topic.
DeleteYou want your essay to be clear to your readers. To have supporting sentences help readers understand the topic you contributed. Argumentative is to agree or to disagree. Like weighing in the pros and cons that revolve around your topic. Focus on the topic sentence and you'll distribute a good essay.
ReplyDeleteWe should always relate to our topic sentence to avoid any confusion for our readers.
DeleteYes, I most definitely agree with you on your explanation. I liked how you mentioned about focusing on the topic. It is very important to do that .
DeleteIn an argumentative essay the writer needs to pick a side and a point then stick to it when writing. The argument of the writer should challenge the points of other writers. I think argumentative essays should be fairly easy because each paragraph can be each of your arguing points.
ReplyDeleteYes! Sticking to a side! It would be very confusing should the writer "accidentally" switch sides in the midst of the essay.
DeleteAn argumentative essay is an essay consisting of a valued opinion, and throughout the essay, is supported by experience, research, and proven facts. In this form of essay, the writer is stating something they wish others to believe in. In doing so, they must present information they have come across that is hard to counteract upon. In other words, this is a piece of work that would probably be present in a debate.
ReplyDeleteThe topic of my choice is "Every state should enact a divorce counseling law that
requires married couples to go
through counseling before being granted a divorce."
because I have a personal account towards "marriage", especially within the church. To me, this is a way in which the government can show some kind of salute to the church, being that our island is well revolved around our faith.
Today's overall discussion was no less than any other discussion held. it was well-informative and I believe that it was thorough. Reviewing the three main, basin parts of an essay was extremely handy. My question though -- does the quality of the paper hinder should we have a missing link from the three basic parts?
But, having more solid support is always best compared to lack of support towards a topic.
I agree with this topic 100%! The divorce rate in the united states is very high.
DeleteDivorce is very common in the United States. It should be considered a lifetime commitment other than a contract. Marriage counseling will be an effective way for couples to realize how valuable marriage really is.
DeleteAn Argumentative essay is an essay where you go in depth about a topic and tell people your side of the story for the topic. It is where you tell the good and the bad side of the topic. You also pick a side and tell the readers why you chose the side of the topic or story. This type of essay contains evidence and clear thoughts on why you are arguing the topic.
ReplyDeleteI agree, you must have a clear thought on your evidence to make your reader understand what you are talking about.
DeleteI like how you indicated "clear thoughts" because it IS important for the reader to completely, without a problem, understand your opinion,
DeleteHaving a clear thought prevents you from being biased as a writer. Arguing a topic is not about opinion. It is based on facts and experience.
DeleteAn argumentative essay is an essay that presents pros and cons. The purpose to an argumentative essay is to convince the reader with the views and opinions focused on the author. Argumentative essay requires a lot of research, which makes this essay quite difficult. A topic I would choose would be something I can strongly argue about.
ReplyDeleteGee! I can't wait for the revealing of your topic!
DeleteArgumentative essay highlights the topic sentence by providing support that is persuasive and informative. As the writer, you need to be able to convince the reader with a strong validiction stated in each of the support. The topic I would choose is "birth control pill is more dangerous than the medical community has led to believe." This is something that I would like to research myself and find the pros and cons of the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteGood topic...very controversal with the religious community.
DeleteAn argumentative essay is an essay that involves an argument of two things that conflict with each other. You must research about the topic you chose inorder to have knowledge about the topic and to have a good argument that would make the reader curious. Also your essay must make the reader choose which side of the argument is the best and most agreeable.
ReplyDeleteAn Argumentative Essay chooses a side of an argument and argues both side inorder to persue readers to side with the writer. It is thorough in answering all the questions the readers might have. I choose "The U.S should implement a national insurance program" because no one should be burdened with the extreemly high unforseen health costs.
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting topic to write about!
DeleteWouldn't it be amazing if we had universal healthcare?
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