Argumentative writing, also called argumentative writing, is a style of analyzing things, discussing things, expressing opinions and putting forward opinions. By presenting facts, reasoning, distinguishing right from wrong and giving examples, the author can determine whether a viewpoint is right or wrong, and establish or deny a proposition.
The basic structure of argumentative writing
First, the total score formula
First put forward your own point of view, that is, argument, then analyze and demonstrate, and finally draw a conclusion. This structure is discussed in the order of asking questions, analyzing problems and solving problems. Say "think":
1, learning to use your brain is a very important question (asking questions);
2. Do a good job in study, work and scientific research. Need to use more brains (analyze problems);
3. Develop the habit of thinking more (solving problems).
Second, parallel type.
First put forward the general argument, and then discuss the general argument in parallel from several aspects, that is, the discussion part consists of several parallel sub-arguments. Several parallel arguments are often placed at the beginning of each paragraph to show the hierarchy. The key to using this structure is to understand a general argument from different aspects and to arrange several sub-arguments that can explain the general argument side by side. Say "think":
1, to develop the habit of thinking more (general argument);
2. Think more about learning knowledge (parallel argument1);
3. Think more before you can invent (parallel argument 2);
The more you think about your brain, the more you use it (tied with argument 3).
Third, progress.
According to the internal relationship of objective things, from this to that, from the outside to the inside, demonstrate layer by layer. There are many ways to "go deep": from phenomenon to essence; From possible to inevitable; We can talk about problems from experience and then talk about solutions to problems; From "what" to "why" and then to "how", this structure can make the analysis of the problem step by step like peeling bamboo shoots. Say "think":
1, "thinking" means advocating thinking (what is it);
2. The importance of "diligence" (why);
3, but also "how".
Fourth, positive and negative
After the argument is put forward, it is demonstrated from both positive and negative aspects. Any argument can be discussed from both sides; Combining two aspects, the explanation is more thorough. Some arguments can be based on positive discussion and combined with negative discussion; Some arguments can focus on negative arguments and combine them with positive arguments. Say "think":
1, we should advocate more brains (putting forward arguments);
2. The importance of thinking more (active discussion);
3. The harm of not thinking (negative discussion).
Comparison of verbs (abbreviation of verb)
Prove an argument by comparison. There are positive and negative contrasts, there are contrasts between the present and the past, there is a contrast between one thing and another, there is a contrast between the same thing at different stages of development, and so on. Contrast can make the point more distinct. Say "think":
1, two kinds of people in life: people who are diligent in thinking; A person who is lazy in thinking. (attitude contrast);
2. Different results of different attitudes (result comparison);
3. Different ideological roots of different attitudes (comparison of ideological roots);
4. Learn the first attitude and be a thoughtful person (conclusion).