...How to Write an Argumentative Term Paper Brannon L. Hollis, Jr. MGT 521 September 13, 2012 Norma Sutton Writer’s block seems to haunt me every time one decides to write. One muse did not start to fully erupt until 5:21 last Thursday morning when I thought this paper was due to be submitted, yet as a newbie to the college homework cycle, I discovered that our learning team was on time with all team-related assignment. On the personal side, not so much – behind on one week’s assignment submission, I digress. Making an argument or taking an argumentative stance in writing requires on to build and case for or against something or some topic like baking a cake. In a step-by-step process depending upon how complex so simple one species is elected to be. This paper will explore these topics as follows: * How writers begin the process of writing an argumentative paper * The type of papers to take an argumentative stance * How all these elements come together to make an argument persuasive As a student, one can be challenged to find the note. According (Writing the Research Essay, 2012), taking notes is an essential part of the paper building process is advised in this section of the chapter that we could do one or more the subsequent when starting the process of writing an argumentative paper. (Writing the Research Essay, 2012, pp393,405-406) states that if one seeks to take notes in the following organizational styles: Taking notes by Source: Whatever on has...
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...3/25/13 Example Argumentative Essay on Dieting and Exercise US Toll-free: 1-800-235-4105 International customers: 1-845-228-8552 click here to view all our phone and fax numbers Send email: support@privatewriting.com Select Assignment Type: HOME ESSAY WRITING DISSERTATION TERM PAPERS GHOST WRITING PLACE ORDER Essay Number of Pages: 1 1 page(s) (250 w ords) EXAMPLE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ON DIETING AND EXERCISE Avg. score 0.00 based on 0 opinions / 44108 view s total (65 today) Random F.A.Q. I have written my assignment, but before I hand it in, would you be able to proof read and tell me if I have done it correctly. We would be glad to proofread your assignment, please feel free to visit our order page or contact us via email with assignment criteria if unsure. When placing an order, make sure you choose "proofreading" in the "Academic Level" section. View all questions Deadline is in: Two Weeks Complexity Level: High-School Level April 7, 2013 Good exercise and diet are key aspects not only in appearance b ut in living long, healthy lives. Subtotal: 11.49 $ USD Diet and Exercise to Stay Healthy Discounts available. See our discount table Good exercise and diet habits are key aspects not only in appearance but in living long, healthy lives. One may look fabulous, both fit and healthy, while being just as unhealthy as an obese person. The exact opposite is true, also. A person may be a little overweight but have a healthy heart and...
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...English 100 Reflective essay I learned in this class that i could improve more on writing essays, that I need to proofread so i won't have as many errors and that I can improve a lot on how I word my sentences. When I started class I knew that i could write an essay but i didn't think i needed any improvement. On my first essay i learned that i could improve a lot on writing essays. In my first essay I didn't use MLA because i had never used it before. I also used cite my sources wrong sometimes and just copy and paste what link i used to find my information but not give credit to the author correctly. After taking this class I learned how to correctly cite my sources and use MLA format in my essay to help them. In my argumentative essay...
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...instead of actions. Literature is a type of aesthetic expression, an art form really, generally used for entertainment and to be enjoyed by readers. Quite commonly, the characters that are developed in literary works show the different perspectives of a topic presented by the author. It can be about love or politics or the ever-famous question of life and why humans exist. To many people, literature is thought-provoking and life changing. But to me, literature is just another form of entertainment and should not be required in English 214. There are only a few skills that can be used after studying literature. Literature classes have always been, in my experience, analyzing what the author wrote and trying to find his or her messages between the lines. Teachers stress their students to figure out the author's mood and find the symbolisms and themes that are supposed to be dissected from character developments and conversations. But to this day since the second grade, I still don't see the relevance or importance of any of these tasks to my future career in the medical field. I know that before I can actually become a medical practitioner, there will be many essays...
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...UNIT 1 Special Note: The argumentative essay is a very useful test of a student’s ability to think logically. Argue: v. 1. to persuade someone to do or not do something. 2. to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc. Argumentative: adj. someone who is argumentative often argues or like arguing. Argument: n. a set of reasons that show that something is true or untrue, right or wrong etc. When you have an opinion and try to convince your listener or reader to accept your opinion, you are agreeing with or disagreeing with something. For example: In an everyday situation, you may try to convince a friend to go somewhere or in a composition or speech class, the instructor may make an assignment in which you must support or oppose the use of nuclear energy to produce electricity. If you agree or disagree on an issue, you will want your reader or listener to accept your point of view. There are a few types of argumentative compositions such as: 1. Advantages and disadvantages 2. Expressing opinions/providing solutions to problems 3. Expressing arguments for and against a topic 4. Compare and contrast something or somebody PURPOSE of ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS * An argument follows when two groups disagree about something. * People can have different opinions and can offer reasons in support...
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...ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY JACINTO STREET, DAVAO CITY ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY JACINTO STREET, DAVAO CITY ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING: WHERE THE SOCIETY STANDS AN ARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED BY: DAYLE TULANG EZEKIEL BITER SUBMITTED TO: VIVIEN GRACE AGBON-JUHAHIB, Ph.D. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researchers would want to thank everyone who has contributed in making this argumentative research paper possible. Firstly, to our Almighty Father, who has given us support in things no one could provide. We thank Him for the wisdom and knowledge He has bestowed upon us while making this argumentative research paper. We would also like to thank our fellow classmates, who have helped us in ways they did intend to, but have greatly influenced on how this research paper turned out. And to our parents, for their ever so unrelenting support in making this argumentative research paper. And lastly, we want to thank our English teacher Vivien Grace Agbon-Juhahib, Ph.D., for her guidance and imparting her knowledge towards us students. Table of Contents Acknowledgement ……………………………………….. 2 Table of Contents ……………………………………….. 3 Abstract ……………………………………….. 3 Introduction ……………………………………….. 5-6 Background ……………………………………….. 7-8 Thesis Statement ……………………………………….. 9 Argumentation ……………………………………….. 9 I. ……………………………………….. 9 II. ……………………………………….. 10 III. ……………………………………….. 11 IV. ...
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...Arrangement Recognizing Patterns A. The essay question you are given will reveal what type of essay you are going to write. 1. Process Essay: Explain the rituals and activities of a church service you’ve attended. 2. Compare and Contrast: What scholastic habits among men and women lead to differences in their academic performances? 3. Argumentative: Is universal health care an unnecessary tax burden on the self-employed? Introduction - 3 STEP Intro: Creating interest > presenting the subject > stating thesis STEP ONE: Attention Catching Device (first sentence): An interesting or entertaining statement or question at the beginning of an essay that draws the reader’s attention and relates directly to the subject of the essay. Examples of Attention Catching Device: 1. Definition – Create an original definition of a relevant term or concept. (Ex. Democracy is a form of government in which power is given to and exercised by the people. This may be true in theory, but ….(lead reader to your thesis).) 2. Anecdote - A brief (half-paragraph) story that leads to your thesis statement. Note: This technique works best with narratives and works less well with more fact based papers. Ex. Kevin Barrington is a sixth grade student at Gregory College Prep. He awakes at 6:00am and departs his home at 6:30am with a juice box and a box of cereal in order to catch the bus. His commute is more than...
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...O Top of Form Doing away with the traditional classroom experience in exchange for online classes is a mistake that educators and institutions should not allow. A large amount of online institutions target the uneducated and easily manipulated into believing that a “quality” education is obtainable right from home, in their pajamas. Many of the people wanting to get an online education are poor students to begin with. They are either new graduate from high school or have not been in an educational setting in years. From my experiences, working for a company whose product was online education; these companies do nothing more than profit from the desperate, and those who want nothing more than to improve their overall quality of life. Even if one does graduate, businesses usually do not consider an online education to hold the same weight as a traditional one. The majority of those with online educations are not working in the field they went to school for or at all. Let us not forget about all the debt the government is sitting on because of this new trend. The majority of students attending online classes either paid for it themselves or received government assistance; also known as loans. While the online method of education can be a highly effective alternative to traditional schooling. It is a form of education typically for the mature and self-disciplined student; it is a badly chosen learning environment for students who are poor learners to...
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...2 of 56 Clear Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Clear Writing Students will learn to … 1. Determine acceptable and unacceptable degrees of vagueness in language 2. Understand and identify types of ambiguity 3. Identify the problems generality causes in language 4. Use definitions to increase precision and clarity and to influence attitudes 5. Understand the types of definitions 6. Acquire skills for writing an effective argumentative essay rom August 1987 until January 2007, Alan Greenspan was chairman of the Federal Reserve Board (“the Fed”). Because any remark he made about U.S. monetary policy could cause markets all over the world to fluctuate wildly, he developed a complicated way of speaking that came to be known as “Fedspeak.” Here’s an example: It is a tricky problem to find the particular calibration in timing that would be appropriate to 2/9/2016 12:17 PM 3 of 56 stem the acceleration in risk premiums created by falling incomes without prematurely aborting the decline in the inflation-generated risk premiums.* Greenspan has admitted that such remarks were not really intended to be understood. Asked to give an example by commenting on the weather, Greenspan replied, I would generally expect that today in Washington, D.C., the probability of changes in the weather is highly uncertain. But we are monitoring the data in such a manner that we will be able to update people on changes that are important.* Page 70 2/9/2016 12:17 PM This tells us nothing about the weather...
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...In the world today nothing is more confusing than choosing for your education. Considering, there are different ways to access a higher education, it is clear to see that understanding your options of traditional and online programs can certainly help you decide which method best meets your needs and individual situation. In Fact, looking at the benefits each option offers can guide you in making a responsible educational decision on which program is right for you. Even though obtaining a traditional education can be beneficial and similar to online education, the flexibility, environment, and length of class makes online a better decision. Looking further within the variables of flexibility, traditional education is considered to be very structured. The classes are set for specific times and days of the week without change. Undoubtedly, this can be very helpful when scheduling your everyday activities or goals. In addition, you know when you have to attend classes. In fact, attendance is a requirement; to receive an adequate lecture of course materials and information you need to be there to receive the appropriate knowledge to pass the class. Of course, disciplining yourself with your attendance, travel time to school, and organization of your life and education will guide you on a path to achieve a good traditional education. However, if a strict schedule through traditional education is more demanding of you, and you would prefer having a more flexible schedule, the convenience...
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...English 1023 17 May 2013 Argumentative Research Essay: Teen Drinking Have you ever really considered the consequences of binge drinking regularly while in college or even high school? It may seem harmless and most people only think it is a one night affair. I believe that most people honestly do not know that these decisions can affect them for the rest of their lives. I have seen several of my friends of all different ages make bad decisions in their lives and a lot of can be traced back to decisions involved with the use of alcohol. Going out and binge drinking often can lead to a numerous of bad decisions. Alcohol use and teens can lead to developing bad habits, poor health, risky behaviors, criminal acts, unwanted injuries, and unwanted sexual contact. One of the main reason that younger people believe that is acceptable to drink under age is they believe that it will only affect them for one night. In all reality that is not true. As you will see laid out in this essay I will show my readers several viewpoints of why it is a bad long term decision. People drink early on to feel like they are a part of a group of being popular. Drinking does not make anyone popular. Young people just need to ask themselves what is the right thing to do. Popularity will come on its own. Starting to drink heavily can really have a bad effect on your health. When my father was around my age, he and his friends used to drink heavily a lot, all the time. I have met several of my father’s...
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...RESEARCH and WRITING CUSTOM EDITION Taken from: Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, Eleventh Edition by James D. Lester and James D. Lester, Jr. To the Point: Reading and Writing Short Arguments by Gilbert H. Muller and Harvey S. Wiener ISBN 0-558-55519-5 Research and Writing, Custom Edition. Published by Pearson Custom Publishing. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Custom Publishing. Taken from: Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, Eleventh Edition by James D. Lester and James D. Lester, Jr. Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. Published by Pearson Longman, Inc. New York, New York 10036 To the Point: Reading and Writing Short Arguments by Gilbert H. Muller and Harvey S. Wiener Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. Published by Pearson Longman, Inc. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Custom Publishing All rights reserved. Permission in writing must be obtained from the publisher before any part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system. All trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, and registered service marks are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only. Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN 0-536-97722-4 2005240359 AP Please visit our web site at www.pearsoncustom.com ISBN 0-558-55519-5 PEARSON CUSTOM PUBLISHING ...
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...for close attention to details. Whether your subject is as small as a strawberry or as large as a football stadium, you should begin by observing your subject closely and deciding which details are most significant. Topic Suggestions: a basketball, baseball glove, or tennis racket a bowl of fruit a character from a book, film, or television programme a child's secret hiding place a city bus or subway train a closet a favourite restaurant a fridge or washing machine a Halloween costume a hospital emergency room a laptop computer a locker a mobile phone a painting a particular friend or family member a pet a photograph a pizza a rest room in a service station a small town cemetery a storefront window a street that leads to your home or school a treasured belonging a vase of flowers a waiting room a work table an accident scene an art exhibit an ideal apartment an inspiring view an item left too long in your refrigerator an unusual room backstage during a play or a concert the inside of a spaceship the scene at a concert or athletic event your dream house your favourite food your ideal roommate your memory of a place that you visited as a child your old neighbourhood (2) Narration At least one of the topics below may remind you of a particular incident that you can relate in a clearly organised narrative essay. a brush with death a brush with greatness a dangerous experience a day when everything went right (or wrong) a disastrous...
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...Process Thinking Maps The Six Types of Writing Prompts Jane Shaffer Writing Terms Writing a Thesis Statement Writer’s Signal Words 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 Things NEVER to Do in an Essay 12 MLA Guidelines and Style Sheet Sample Essay Formatting Guide to Formatting Essays Using MS Word Revising and Proofreading Essays JBHS Proofreading Symbols Proofreading/Editing Worksheet MLA Quoting and Citation Guide Quote Integration FAQs Work Cited Page Why Did I Get This Grade? JBHS Academic Honesty Policy List of Resources and References Academic Honesty Contract 14 15 © JBHS English Department 2009 19 27 28 30 32 33 35 38 40 43 44 Glossary of Writing and Research Terms Annotated Bibliography: Includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources used for researching a topic. Audience: Those whom you want your writing to reach. A writer needs to choose the appropriate words and style for his or her intended audience. Body Paragraph: Makes up most of an essay and has three main parts: a topic sentence, concrete detail/commentary, and a concluding sentence. Citation: [also known as parenthetical or in-text citation] Names a source and page number for text which quotes from, uses specific details from, or paraphrases source/research materials used for the writing of an essay or research paper. Claim: [also point or argument] A statement a writer makes that presents his main point or idea, the argument he/she is trying to prove....
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