Argumentative writing and the structure of arguments – basic principles
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An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that deals with a question and examines different viewpoints. It consists of an introduction, a main part, and a conclusion. In the main part, arguments are developed in a clear way and linked together sensibly. An argument often consists of a claim, a reason, and an example, for example: ‹Handys sollten im Unterricht nur gezielt eingesetzt werden.› – ‹Sie können die Konzentration stören.› – ‹Zum Beispiel werden manche Schülerinnen und Schüler durch Nachrichten abgelenkt.› The sequence of arguments influences the effect, and transitions ensure a logical connection. In the conclusion, the topic is summarized and a personal position is formulated.
A successful argumentative essay is divided into an introduction, a main part, and a conclusion. Each argument should be clearly structured, for example with a claim, a reason, and an example, and logically connected with the other arguments.
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