Argumentative writing is a kind of style that expounds the author's views and opinions through logical reasoning and factual evidence in order to convince readers to accept this view. In argumentative writing, the choice and application of argumentation methods play a vital role in the persuasiveness, credibility and depth of the article. This paper will introduce several common argumentation methods and their functions.
Factual argumentation
Fact argument is an argument method to prove the author's point of view with concrete examples. By quoting true and reliable facts and data, or describing typical cases and cases, the persuasiveness and credibility of the article can be enhanced, and readers can be more convinced of their own views. For example, when demonstrating the view that "excessive use of mobile phones is harmful to teenagers", relevant survey data and actual cases can be cited to support this view.
Theoretical demonstration
Theoretical argumentation is a kind of argumentation method to prove the author's point of view with authoritative remarks, scientific theories or famous sayings. By quoting the opinions, theories and research results of authoritative people or professional institutions, readers can be more convinced of their own views. For example, when demonstrating the viewpoint of "the importance of education to individuals and society", we can cite the research results in educational psychology, sociology and other fields to support this viewpoint.
analogous argumentation
Analogy argument is an argument method to prove the author's point of view through metaphor or comparison. By comparing two or more things, readers can understand the author's point of view more clearly. For example, when demonstrating the viewpoint of "the importance of environmental protection", we can use the metaphor of environmental pollution and human health to prove the importance of environmental protection.
Causal argument
Causality argument is an argument method to prove the author's point of view by causality. By clearly pointing out the causal relationship between two or more things, readers can understand the author's point of view more deeply. For example, when demonstrating that smoking is harmful to health, it can be pointed out that smoking is one of the direct causes of lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases.