Argumentative writing, also called argumentative writing, is a style of analyzing things, discussing things, expressing opinions and putting forward opinions. By presenting facts, reasoning and distinguishing right from wrong, the author can determine whether his point of view is right or wrong, and establish or deny a proposition. Argumentative writing should have clear thinking, sufficient arguments, concise language, reasonable arguments and strict logic.
Extended data:
If analyzed from the logical relationship of the content of the article, the specific structural forms of argumentative essays can be divided into two categories:
1, vertical type: discuss the structure step by step.
Example 1. In the "step-by-step" style, first put forward the argument, then demonstrate it step by step, gradually expand the truth, and finally summarize it.
Example 2. "Positive and negative argument" type: first put forward the argument, then demonstrate it from the negative side, and then further discuss it from the positive side.
2. Parallel discourse structure.
There is a kind of "general-sub-theory-general" style, which first puts forward the argument, then expounds it from several aspects and finally summarizes it;
There is a style of "general theory-divided theory", which first puts forward arguments and then demonstrates them from several aspects.
There is a style of "divided theory-general theory". The things to be discussed are always analyzed in several aspects, and then a comprehensive conclusion is drawn.
In a word, to analyze the structure of an argumentative essay, we should first understand the internal relationship between paragraph levels, and also pay attention to the transitional paragraphs, transitional sentences and transitional words that serve as a link between the preceding and the following.
Three elements of argumentative writing
Argumentative writing mainly includes three elements: argument, argument and argumentation method. The argument must be correct. This argument is used to illustrate this argument. It should be reliable and sufficient. Facts speak louder than words and are the best argument. Arguments can also be accepted truths and philosophies that have been tested by practice. There are various methods of argumentation.
Argumentative commonly used methods are:
1. induction: start with typical analysis, that is, analyze individual things, find out the similarities and differences of things, and then draw conclusions.
2. Inference: Starting from general principles, explain and analyze individual things, and then draw conclusions.
3. Contrast method: compare all the facts and aspects, then analyze them and draw a conclusion.
4. Refutation method: first list the wrong views, then refute them one by one, and finally clarify your own views.