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The document provides instructions for writing an argumentative essay. It explains that an argumentative essay presents a claim with supporting reasons and evidence while addressing opposing views. It recommends including an introduction with background on the topic and a thesis statement, paragraphs with a topic sentence followed by opposing claim, supporting argument, and refutation, and a conclusion that restates the main points and refutations. The document also provides examples of an introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion. It offers language to introduce positions, opposing arguments, and compromises in the essay.

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Argumentative essay By Nurshamsinar Ramli
What is it? Argumentative essays give information and present an argument with the pros and cons on the issue. You must take a clear stand and try to persuade the opposing audience of your opinion. PROS- Are your views CONS- The opposite views Refutation- The proof of your arguments
Structure Introduction Thesis statement Body Paragraph 1- CON 1 + PRO 1 + Refutation Paragraph 2- CON 2 + PRO 2 + Refutation Paragraph 3- CON 3 + PRO 2 + Refutation Conclusion
Introduction Structure of an introduction: Introduce and explain topic Background information Thesis statement
Example Introduction In Malaysia, although there are no seasons that regulate our weather, there are seasonal occurrences that affect the minds of most Malaysians. These seasonal occurrences are public examinations. Parents and students alike are well-versed in the demands made on them by the three main public examinations that Malaysian students sit for; the UPSR, PMR and SPM. Many Malaysians will attest to the fact that these public examinations are more of a bane than a boon. Due to the various negative impact and shortcomings they bring, public examination should be abolished. Introduction of topic Background information Thesis statement
Paragraphs Structure of a paragraph: 1. Topic sentence 2. CON - The opposing view 4. PRO - Your arguing view 5. Refutation- Proof of your argument
Example paragraph To begin with, public examinations are not a reliable way of gauging the true ability of students. We cannot deny the fact that public examinations are used for a number of purposes, ranging from placement of students to awarding of scholarships. However, examinations neither promote higher order thinking skills among students, nor do they identify those with such skills. They are merely a good indication of students test-taking skills and do not reflect the students true learning ability. Many students simply memorise what has been taught and regurgitate the facts during examinations. At best, public examinations only seem to evaluate a student s ability to memorise and retain that memory until the time he sits for an examination. Topic sentence CON PRO Refutation
Conclusion Include in a conclusion: Restatement of topic sentences Summarise you main refutations
Example conclusion In conclusion, given the numerous drawbacks of the public examination system such as...., it is clear that we should seriously consider other means of assessing our students performance and do away with public examinations. Summary of PROS Summary of refutation
Language Expression To present ideas To begin with, Firstly, Another reason, Finally, To point out opposing arguments Opponent of this idea claim that. Those who disagree.. Some people claim that Some people may disagree with this idea.. To present opposing ideas However, On the other hand, Nonetheless / nevertheless, .but, To compromise They have a point in thinking that way. However,.. What they say might be true. Nonetheless,.. To certain extent they are right, but.. To disagree totally The evidence provided here proves that everyone should disagree with this (opposing) view..
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  • 2. What is it? Argumentative essays give information and present an argument with the pros and cons on the issue. You must take a clear stand and try to persuade the opposing audience of your opinion. PROS- Are your views CONS- The opposite views Refutation- The proof of your arguments
  • 3. Structure Introduction Thesis statement Body Paragraph 1- CON 1 + PRO 1 + Refutation Paragraph 2- CON 2 + PRO 2 + Refutation Paragraph 3- CON 3 + PRO 2 + Refutation Conclusion
  • 4. Introduction Structure of an introduction: Introduce and explain topic Background information Thesis statement
  • 5. Example Introduction In Malaysia, although there are no seasons that regulate our weather, there are seasonal occurrences that affect the minds of most Malaysians. These seasonal occurrences are public examinations. Parents and students alike are well-versed in the demands made on them by the three main public examinations that Malaysian students sit for; the UPSR, PMR and SPM. Many Malaysians will attest to the fact that these public examinations are more of a bane than a boon. Due to the various negative impact and shortcomings they bring, public examination should be abolished. Introduction of topic Background information Thesis statement
  • 6. Paragraphs Structure of a paragraph: 1. Topic sentence 2. CON - The opposing view 4. PRO - Your arguing view 5. Refutation- Proof of your argument
  • 7. Example paragraph To begin with, public examinations are not a reliable way of gauging the true ability of students. We cannot deny the fact that public examinations are used for a number of purposes, ranging from placement of students to awarding of scholarships. However, examinations neither promote higher order thinking skills among students, nor do they identify those with such skills. They are merely a good indication of students test-taking skills and do not reflect the students true learning ability. Many students simply memorise what has been taught and regurgitate the facts during examinations. At best, public examinations only seem to evaluate a student s ability to memorise and retain that memory until the time he sits for an examination. Topic sentence CON PRO Refutation
  • 8. Conclusion Include in a conclusion: Restatement of topic sentences Summarise you main refutations
  • 9. Example conclusion In conclusion, given the numerous drawbacks of the public examination system such as...., it is clear that we should seriously consider other means of assessing our students performance and do away with public examinations. Summary of PROS Summary of refutation
  • 10. Language Expression To present ideas To begin with, Firstly, Another reason, Finally, To point out opposing arguments Opponent of this idea claim that. Those who disagree.. Some people claim that Some people may disagree with this idea.. To present opposing ideas However, On the other hand, Nonetheless / nevertheless, .but, To compromise They have a point in thinking that way. However,.. What they say might be true. Nonetheless,.. To certain extent they are right, but.. To disagree totally The evidence provided here proves that everyone should disagree with this (opposing) view..
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