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| The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. |
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| When writing a narrative essay, one might think of it as telling a story. These essays are often anecdotal, experiential, and personal—allowing students to express themselves in creative and, quite often, moving ways. |
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| In this section, you incorporate your own evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim |
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| The claim negates the main points in your argument. |
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| In this section, you explain your overall thesis on the subject. In other words, you make your main argument. |
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| In this section, you explain why or how your data supports the claim. As a result, the underlying assumption that you build your argument on is grounded in reason. |
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