English Composition I
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Module 11: Argumentation
Argumentation is a process of reasoning that asserts the reasonableness of a position, belief, or conclusion. An effective argumentative essay introduces a compelling, debatable topic to engage the reader. The purpose of the argument essay is to establish the writer's opinion or position on a topic and persuade others to share or at least acknowledge the validity of the writer's opinion in a fair, logical, and engaging process.
Image: Debate na UFMG by Eu Governo, courtesy of Flickr. CC-BY-SA 2.0.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the elements of an argumentative essay
- Determine the structure of an argumentative essay
- Apply each phrase of the writing process to create an argumentative essay
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 11 Introduction
- Read and view the materials in chapter 12 on Argument in Writing Rhetorically.
- Complete the two sets of discussion questions and the Your Turn activity that appear in chapter 12.
- Write the rough draft of your Cause/Effect and Argument paper.
- Identify the elements of an argumentative essay