Category: Level 2 pages
Revising Your Argument
Just as you would revise and edit any piece of writing, you’ll want to be sure to spend time revising and editing your argument. First, it’s important to remember that revising and editing are...
Argument Analysis
Sometimes, the best way to learn how to write a good argument is to start by analyzing other arguments. When you do this, you get to see what works, what doesn’t, what strategies another...
Argument & Digital Writing
So, by now, you must feel like you’re becoming an expert in all of this argument stuff, even though there is a lot take in. However, before you conclude any lessons in writing good...
Putting It All Together
It’s time to think about what you’ve learned in this area of the Excelsior OWL and how the rhetorical concepts covered here will help you become a stronger, more flexible writer. Click on the...
Logical Fallacies
Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that are based on poor or faulty logic. When presented in a formal argument, they can cause you to lose your credibility as a writer, so you have...
Using Evidence
When writing an argumentative essay, you’ll definitely want to locate quality sources to support your claims, and you have a lot of options for sources. You can look for support for your argument in...
Argumentative Purposes
In addition to there being several basic styles of academic arguments, there are actually several purposes for arguments as well. Because different situations call for different structures or focuses, it’s a good idea to think...
Organizing Your Argument
Once you have established a working thesis, it’s time to think about how you’ll organize your argument. While it’s important to note that you should continue in your quest for resources and support throughout this...
Argumentative Thesis
As explained in Research, not all essays will require an explicitly stated thesis, but most argumentative essays will. Instead of implying your thesis or main idea, in an argumentative essay, you’ll most likely be...