Argumentative Essays: A Step-by-Step Guide

ISBN-13: 9781554815272 / Angielski / Other / 2022

Broadview Press

Spis treści

• Step 1: Get Started
  • Tips for Brainstorming and Pre-Writing
  • Choose an Arguable Topic
  • Thesis Statements
  Step 2: Conduct Research
  • Where to Find Sources
  • Library databases
  • Wikipedia
  • Google Scholar
  • Academic Books
  • How to Assess Sources
  • Taking Notes
  • Keeping Track of Sources
  • Note-Taking Tips
  Step 3: Construct an Argument
  • Modes of Persuasion
  • Support Your Thesis
  • Counter-Arguments
  • Fallacies of Reasoning
  Step 4: Sketch an Outline
  • Tips for Writing Outlines
  Step 5: Create a First Draft
  • Parts of the Essay
  • Introduction
  • Body Paragraphs
  • Conclusion
  Step 6: Integrate Sources
  • Quoting Directly
  • Summarizing main ideas and arguments
  • Paraphrasing
  Step 7: Document Your Sources
  • Modern Language Association (MLA) Format
  • In-Text Citations (MLA)
  • Works Cited (MLA)
  • American Psychological Association (APA) Format
  • In-Text Citations (APA)
  • References (APA)
  Step 8: Revise and Edit
  • Checklist: Content
  • Checklist: Mechanics

  Sample Essay