An argumentative essay is built around a specific statement (or main premise) that is debatable within the field in which you are studying. In other words, your readers may agree or disagree with the statement. Your essay will need to support that statement in a manner that convinces your readers of its truth.
Debatable statements
Statements with which other people might or might not agree. These are sometimes called "arguments", "assertions", "propositions" or "premises".
- E.g. Solar energy is the best way of meeting Australia's energy needs in the 21st century.
Non-debatable statements
Statements with which nobody would normally disagree or argue. These are sometimes called "facts".
- E.g. Coal and oil are the main sources of energy in Australia in the 20th century.
Remember!
When you write an argumentative essay, your topic sentence is an opinion. You can support your topic sentence with both opinions and facts. It is better to use facts, but it is possible to use opinions. Your paper will be stronger if you use more facts, however.
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