Assignment 2

ENGALX Written Communication

Campus

Spring 2010

Anna Linzie

Assignment 2

Write an argumentative essay on the following subject:

"This question (free choice) should be the most important election issue 2010!"

Keep your essay very short, 400-600 words.

Argumentation

An argumentative text states a position on an issue. Basic features of argumentation:

1. An introduction that awakens interest.

2. A well-defined issue.

3. A clearly stated claim/position.

4. Arguments in favour of the claim, including support for the why and how of each argument.

5. A recognition of possible counterarguments.

6. And finally a dismissal of the counterarguments.

Argumentative texts should be clear, readable, convincing. Since they must attract the reader's interest, and at best convince her or him that the argument presented in the essay is valid, the audience factor becomes crucial.

For more information on argumentative writing, please refer to Academic Writing, Chapter 4 .

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