How writing is organized

Argumentative essays are organized the way they are for a reason and it serves them
well. They are structured this way to help their writer present their argument in a clear
and logical manner.

Basically, there are five steps to create a brilliant piece of argumentative writing

1. Make a claim.
2. Support your claim with evidence.
3. State the counterclaim.
4. Provide a rebuttal.
5. Conclude the argument.

To write an argumentative essay you must know how to put these steps together to
structure a proper essay

■ Introduction:

Like other academic essays, an argumentative essay begins with an introduction. The
introduction serves to capture the reader’s interest, provide background information and
present your thesis statement.
A. Open with a hook, something to keep the reader interested enough to read until the
conclusion
B. Give any background information or context necessary to understand the topic
C. Provide a thesis statement explaining your stance and why you feel that way

Example of an introduction
The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of
education. The use of the internet in academic contexts is on the rise, and its role in
learning is hotly debated. For many teachers who did not grow up with this technology,
its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable,
is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its critical benefits for
students and educators—as a uniquely comprehensive and accessible information
source; a means of exposure to and engagement with different perspectives; and a
highly flexible learning environment.
■ Body:Developing the argument

The body of the essay is where you discuss the arguments in detail,provide
evidence, analysis and give your reasons to convince the reader that your thesis
statement is true.

In the typical five paragraph essay the body paragraphs would take up three of
the five.Each body paragraph covers its own topic, and at the beginning of each
paragraph is a topic sentence.Do not include irrelevant information.

A. Topic sentence
B. Evidence
C. Interpretation
D. Counter Evidence
E. Final Sentence

A common frustration for teachers is students’ use of Wikipedia as a

source in their writing. Its prevalence among students is not exaggerated;
a survey found that the vast majority of the students surveyed used
Wikipedia (Head & Eisenberg, 2010). An article in The Guardian stresses
a common objection to its use: “a reliance on Wikipedia can discourage
students from engaging with genuine academic writing” (Coomer, 2013).
Teachers are clearly not mistaken in viewing Wikipedia usage as
ubiquitous among their students; but the claim that it discourages
engagement with academic sources requires further investigation. This
point is treated as self-evident by many teachers, but Wikipedia itself
explicitly encourages students to look into other sources. Its articles often
provide references to academic publications and include warning notes
where citations are missing; the site’s own guidelines for research make
clear that it should be used as a starting point, emphasizing that users
should always “read the references and check whether they really do
support what the article says” (“Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia,”
2020). Indeed, for many students, Wikipedia is their first encounter with
the concepts of citation and referencing. The use of Wikipedia therefore
has a positive side that merits deeper consideration than it often receives.
 Conclusion:

An argumentative essay ends with a conclusion that summarizes and reflects on the

arguments made in the body.No new arguments or evidence appear here, but in longer

essays you may discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your argument and suggest

topics for future research. In all conclusions, you should stress the relevance and

importance of your argument.

A. Summary

B. Significance

C. Closing statement

The internet has had a major positive impact on the world of education; occasional pitfalls

aside, its value is evident in numerous applications. The future of teaching lies in the

possibilities the internet opens up for communication, research, and interactivity. As the

popularity of distance learning shows, students value the flexibility and accessibility offered

by digital education, and educators should fully embrace these advantages. The internet’s

dangers, real and imaginary, have been documented exhaustively by skeptics, but the internet

is here to stay; it is time to focus seriously on its potential for good.