| Many students think that writing argumentative | | | | a student should state the issue he/she is |
| essay means just stating individual opinion on a | | | | discussing and provide some background |
| certain problem. However, this type of essay | | | | information about it. It should also contain a thesis |
| requires special skills and abilities. Its purpose is to | | | | statement that will reflect student's position that |
| present arguments logically without imposing them | | | | he/she is going to support. 2. In the main body a |
| on the reader. So, what should a student do to | | | | student should develop his/her point of view by |
| produce an outstanding argumentative essay? | | | | providing arguments and evidences. Be sure to |
| What approach should he/she apply and what | | | | mention only strong and persuasive arguments, |
| skills should he/she use? Find the answers in this | | | | avoid using vague phrases. It is important to be |
| article. Gathering evidence Provided that a student | | | | polite and objective while stating arguments of |
| has found a topic to dwell on, he/she should take | | | | the opposite side. To cope with this keep the |
| a side to defend. He/she must either agree or | | | | language formal, stay away from emotionally |
| disagree with some points. When he/she has | | | | coloured words. 3. It is helpful to make use of |
| decided which side to take, they should find | | | | reliable citations; resort to statistics data or some |
| evidence to support their viewpoint. It is essential | | | | research findings to prove the viewpoint. 4. It is |
| to think it over before setting out to write. | | | | useful to research the arguments of the opposite |
| However, it should be noted that a student should | | | | side. Do not underrate the strength of the |
| mention both sides of the problem discussed. It is | | | | opponent. One should always be ready for |
| incorrect to state only personal opinion; one should | | | | defense. 5. And, finally, ensure that the essay is |
| also explain why opposite views are wrong. | | | | written according to the format by proofreading |
| Writing stage The argumentative essay should | | | | it. |
| consist of the following parts: 1. Introduction. Here, | | | | |