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Definition Argument

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Analyze This

Analyze This

Sometimes, your professor will begin with an argument analysis and have you select topic ideas from class readings. When you are writing from readings, it can be nice because the readings you are analyzing...

See It in Practice

See It in Practice

Now that you have learned about some ways you can go about finding argumentative topics, it’s time to see what it looks like when a student works to find a topic of her own....

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