Effective Argumentation Framework for Persuasive Writing
This comprehensive guide outlines the key components of a strong argumentative essay, including claim, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, and rebuttal. It emphasizes the importance of building a debatable and well-supported claim, providing reliable evidence, and utilizing logical reasoning. Additionally, it addresses how to effectively counter opposing viewpoints and strengthen one's argument through structured organization.
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Counterclaim Rebuttal
States what you are arguing for; what point you are trying to make. Claim must be- 1) Debatable: reasonable people could disagree with it 2) Narrow: not too big to deal with Example: Energy drinks are bad for people.
Supports your claim. -not just more opinions but information from reliable sources that include- Facts or statistics Energy drinks have caused the deaths of 18 people. Expert opinion The Food & Drug Administration has shown Personal experience I once had to have a heart monitor attached
Explains your pieces of evidence (arguments) and connects them to your claim. Reasoning - Is Logical makes sense Is Reasonable avoids excessive emotion Does not assume sticks with the evidence
Disagrees with your claim. Reasonable people can disagree with your claim. What do they think? (claim) Energy drinks make workers more efficient. What is their evidence? Productivity increases when workers use
Explains why the counterclaim is wrong. You can reasonably disagree with the counterclaim. Why are they wrong? Productivity is good, but sleep problems can occur. What is your evidence as to why they are wrong? A worker who crashes after a few hours is
Must have: Claim Evidence Reasoning Counterclaim Rebuttal
Introduction Claim Body Paragraph #1 Two of the three arguments that support your claim (evidence & reasoning included for both) Body Paragraph #2 Counter Claim (with evidence & rebuttal) and your last (strongest) argument supporting your claim with evidence and reasoning Conclusion Restate Claim
