How to write an argumentative essay?

Whether it’s writing for university admissions or an exam, essay writing is a tricky business that requires
good command over the topic and the rising

ght knowledge of the pattern. If you have been given a task to write one and it seems hard then read till
the end to become a pro at writing essays.

In this article, we will take you through the process of writing an argumentative essay step by step, so
that you can write it perfectly every time. For the sake of explanation, we will take Online Steam (Steam
is a platform for gaming) as a topic to help you develop a better understanding

What is an Argumentative Essay?

An argumentative essay as the word suggests is based on an argument. A student writing such an essay
will be given a topic and he/she will:

• Research the topic

• Collect data and accumulate evidence

• Convey various established views by various people

• Add his/her point of view and convince the reader

For background research, the student must review previous research papers, experiments, interviews,
and any other material available to establish a good understanding of the topic. For example, if you are
writing on “Is online Steam beneficial for the youth?” then you must study:

• How the platform works

• The goals of the platform

• The variety and type of games available

• If it can be used to generate money or not

• About its developers

• Its functionality and features

• Opinions and views by general audience and experts etc.

The research step is crucial as, without it, it would be hard for the student to justify his position and why
we should trust his views. Research is also a great way to gain familiarity with different points of view of
different people to judge why a certain opinion is more favored.

Why is it important?

An argumentative essay allows the writer to use his/her knowledge to convince the reader in an
educated manner. The flow and the style of writing are designed in such a way that the reader may
change his previous views based on strong facts and the convincing power of the writer.

It offers great opportunities for well-structured and fruitful arguments which are meant to spread
knowledge. The aim of the writer is to win the argument without sounding mean or rude to the reader.

Structure of the Essay

Once you are done researching the topic you should plan how you will display your ideas and then you
should begin with the actual writing.

For planning you can use:

1. A flow chart

2. A spider diagram

3. A positive and negative table

With the above 3 methods, it will prove easier for you to have a clear picture of how you will
sequentially add points and create a natural flow.

After you have planned the essay, go through the key structural features so that you know where to
place which idea. Writing the essay in a structured manner is key and the correct flow of data can help
leave a good impression on the reader. The essay can be divided into the following parts:

1. Introduction

2. Evidence in favor of the topic

3. Evidence against the topic

4. Conclusion

You can write 2 paragraphs in favor of the topic and one against it. That means you will have 5
paragraphs in the essay in total. You can have 6 paragraphs in the essay as well if you desire.

Useful tips

With the basic foundation of the essay understood we will now share useful tips with you to further help
you write impressively.

1. Select a topic that will keep the reader hooked

2. Choose a topic you like and about which you have good knowledge

3. Do in-depth research as much as possible

4. Avoid getting too emotional

5. Cite trusted sources

6. Provide evidence keeping in mind both positive and negative sides of the topic

7. Follow a plan and write in a way that it’s easy for the reader to catch up

Conclusion

In this article, we explained the definition, importance, and structure of an argumentative essay with
useful tips to help you get comfortable with the idea. We encourage that you practice, research well and
consider your teacher’s advice before you start to write.

There are tons of material and samples online to help you but most importantly it’s the knowledge and
convincing power that matters, so give it your best and with time, you will make even the most stubborn
crowd your fan!!

References
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