Analysis Of An Argument Outline
Chapter 10
1. Typical organization of an argument essay are : Introduction. An objective summary of opposing views including their strengths, A point by point discussion of the limitations of opposing views, A summary of your viewpoint and your understanding of the issue, A point by point discussion of both strengths and limitations of your position, arguing overall that yours is superior, and a conclusion that drives home your thesis and looks to the future.
2. The main contention of a complex argument is a contention which is not itself part of any reason or objection; it is at the top (or root) of the argument tree. In an argumentative text, the main contention is generally the main point the author wants to convince you to believe; it …show more content…
3. It is important to know your opposition’s stance so the you can present it to the readers in a fair, reasonable, and complete way and acknowledging its strong points.
4. Generally speaking, a research paper is usually presenting facts about a topic (e.g. a paper about the Great Depression), while an argumentative essay is far more subjective; presenting an assertion with information to support the assertion (e.g., a paper about which candidate would make the best president and why).
Chapter 24
1. Select a general topic that interests you in some way. Listing key words to help you look up information about the topic. Going to an encyclopedia, or other reference source, to get an overview of the topic.
2. It is important to have a sharp research question because it will lead you to the topic you need to know.
3. A working thesis or hypothesis offers your best guess about how you will answer the research question.
4. Key elements of a research plan are: Research question, Working thesis, Results of start-up research, Description of sources, Schedule for doing the research, and Bibliography
5. Libraries can have reliable …show more content…
List all the task you need to complete
b. Use a calendar to set your deadlines for drafting, designing, revising and finishing your project.
10. A writer should expect to modify or revise his work because in some cases, he will find himself being pulled away from his research plan by interesting facts, ideas, and events that he did not know about when he started.
11. Examples of three sources with APA format,
a. Article from an Online Periodical .Online articles follow the same guidelines for printed articles. Include all information the online host makes available, including an issue number in parentheses.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number (issue number if available). Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/ 2. Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url 3. Chapter/Section of a Web Document or Online Book Chapter
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. In Title of book or larger document (chapter or section number). Retrieved from
1. Typical organization of an argument essay are : Introduction. An objective summary of opposing views including their strengths, A point by point discussion of the limitations of opposing views, A summary of your viewpoint and your understanding of the issue, A point by point discussion of both strengths and limitations of your position, arguing overall that yours is superior, and a conclusion that drives home your thesis and looks to the future.
2. The main contention of a complex argument is a contention which is not itself part of any reason or objection; it is at the top (or root) of the argument tree. In an argumentative text, the main contention is generally the main point the author wants to convince you to believe; it …show more content…
3. It is important to know your opposition’s stance so the you can present it to the readers in a fair, reasonable, and complete way and acknowledging its strong points.
4. Generally speaking, a research paper is usually presenting facts about a topic (e.g. a paper about the Great Depression), while an argumentative essay is far more subjective; presenting an assertion with information to support the assertion (e.g., a paper about which candidate would make the best president and why).
Chapter 24
1. Select a general topic that interests you in some way. Listing key words to help you look up information about the topic. Going to an encyclopedia, or other reference source, to get an overview of the topic.
2. It is important to have a sharp research question because it will lead you to the topic you need to know.
3. A working thesis or hypothesis offers your best guess about how you will answer the research question.
4. Key elements of a research plan are: Research question, Working thesis, Results of start-up research, Description of sources, Schedule for doing the research, and Bibliography
5. Libraries can have reliable …show more content…
List all the task you need to complete
b. Use a calendar to set your deadlines for drafting, designing, revising and finishing your project.
10. A writer should expect to modify or revise his work because in some cases, he will find himself being pulled away from his research plan by interesting facts, ideas, and events that he did not know about when he started.
11. Examples of three sources with APA format,
a. Article from an Online Periodical .Online articles follow the same guidelines for printed articles. Include all information the online host makes available, including an issue number in parentheses.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number (issue number if available). Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/ 2. Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from http://www.someaddress.com/full/url 3. Chapter/Section of a Web Document or Online Book Chapter
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. In Title of book or larger document (chapter or section number). Retrieved from