Argumentative Essay

Characteristics

Produzido por Jferson F. Belo e Melissa Ariadne T. A. Rodrigues (PIBID-Lngua Inglesa).

An argumentative essay is a special piece of formal academic writing, in which a topic is developed in the way that two opposing sides of an argument are presented. The purpose of an essay is to inquire into problems and possible solutions, to persuade or convince others to change belief or take action, to try and get ones way!

Argumentative Essay

Introduction

Main body

Conclusion

Introduction, which states the topic, developing a certain background for the following detailed analysis without stating the personal opinion of the author.

Main body, which usually consists of two or more separate paragraphs, providing the arguments for and against together with their justifications, explanations and personal life examples.

Conclusion, which provides either the opinion of the author, explaining why the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa, or simply restates the topic in a form of a balanced consideration.

References
ARGUMENTATIVE essay. Extracted from: <http://www.essaywriting-tips.com/types-of-essays/argumentative-essay.html>. Acessed on: Oct. 31, 2012. GENRE Characteristics Chart. Extracted from: <http://www.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/r/rea ding_bestpractices_comprehension_genrechart.pdf>. Accessed on: Oct. 31, 2012.