Proposal Argument
A proposal argument is a structure of argument that focuses on presenting some kind of proposal as a solution to a problem, outlining the details of the proposal, and providing good reasons to support...
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Sample Proposal Argument
Now that you have had the chance to learn about writing a proposal argument, it’s time to see what one might look like. Below, you’ll see a sample proposal argumentative essay written using APA 7th...
Definition Argument
The definition argument focuses on clarifying a definition for a controversial term or concept. In other words, a definition argument is one that asserts we cannot make clear assertions or possess a clear understanding...
Sample Definition Argument
Now that you have had the chance to learn about writing a definition argument, it’s time to see what one might look like. Below, you’ll see a sample definition argumentative essay written following MLA formatting...
Causal Argument
A causal argument is one that focuses specifically on how something has caused, or has led to, some particular problem. A causal argument answers a how or why question: How did things get to...
Sample Causal Argument
Now that you have had the chance to learn about writing a causal argument, it’s time to see what one might look like. Below, you’ll see a sample causal argumentative essay written following MLA 9th...
Narrative Argument
A narrative essay is one that uses a story, usually presented in chronological order, to make some kind of point. When you are writing a narrative argument, that point is persuasive or argumentative. Narrative...
Sample Narrative Argument
Now that you have had the chance to learn about writing a narrative argument, it’s time to see what one might look like. Below, you’ll see a sample narrative argumentative essay written following MLA formatting...
Analyze This
You have now learned about some of the many different forms an argument can take. It doesn’t have to be presented in a traditional essay with a thesis and topic sentences for your paragraphs....
Using Prewriting
Prewriting is a great way to get your thoughts going and to help you better see what your thinking is. When we use prewriting, we have a lot of options, but the idea is...