ࡱ> @B?M bjbj== ""WWlllll x$|(#######$% 'f##\#\\\^#\#\\ o!# PEM^l"'"##0$?"\(@(#\   HYPERLINK "javascript:popUp('/images/topics/817_1214349712.gif', '640', '480');"  INCLUDEPICTURE "http://www.enotes.com/images/topics/thumbs/817_1214349712.gif" \* MERGEFORMATINET  How to Write an Argumentative [Research Paper] in [6] Easy Steps It goes by many namesthe research project, the persuasive essay, the term paperbut all mean the same thing: youre writing an argument. Before you wrench in agony, know that a smart approach and planning phase (like the one youre in right now) can make the process of writing an argument approachable, even enjoyable. The following [6] steps will help guide you through the writing process. 1) Analyze your audience. Review your assignment sheet to check whether youve been assigned a specific audience to address in your response. If no audience is assigned, you can assume your audience is your teacher, a knowledgeable and experienced reader in the subject area. But dont skip this step just yet. Your understanding of your audienceyes, even your teacheris integral in determining the development and organization of your argument, as well as the stylistic techniques you can utilize in your writing. For example, if you are writing to your instructor, consider what he/she expects from students on such an assignmenta formal tone, large amounts of evidence integrated into the paper, analysis of these ideas, right? On the other hand, if youre writing for an audience of peers, youll want to lean heavily on your connection with them: use personal pronouns (I or we), express sympathy or understanding for their feelings, and address shared concerns. 2) Research wisely. Google is quick and easy; everybody uses it. So does your professor, who is rather justified in his/her skepticism of website credibilitylots of the readily accessible data via Google is inaccurate and risky. Make sure your online sources are from established educational/professional sites (like eNotes). Also use your librarys subject-specific databases to find professional journals covering your topic. With a narrow and focused topic, searching should be a breeze. And use the snowball research technique: once you find a helpful source, look at its references/bibliography to get new leads on evidence for your paper. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. 3) Utilize a variety of evidence types. Statistics can be sexy, but they cant do all the work for you. In addition to quantitative research, utilize expert opinionsin the form of quotations or paraphrasesand historical examples to provide varied and insightful support. 4) Dig deeper. A meaningful topic will tap into underlying values and issues of modern society. Look for the themes or big ideas of your issue. For example, consider whether or not cities should limit or ban national chain stores from expanding in their respective communities. On one hand, yes, a paper might address the positives and negatives of Wal-Mart or Subway. Yet an excellent argument will also discuss the bigger conflicts at play: convenience vs. community identity, job creation vs. environmental damage. Seeing the big picture adds depth to your argument. 5) Complexify your argument. There are several rhetorical moves or patterns writers can utilize to enhance their argument and demonstrate critical thinking about their topic. Here are short summaries of six of them: Cause and effect: discuss what has led to your topic becoming an issue and why the issue is affecting people. Qualification: qualification here means to limit your position to specific contexts or situations, a yes, but perspective. Qualifying not only can demonstrate that you understand the complexity of an issue but can show you have a unique perspective on it. Examination of the opposing argument: know thy enemy. Analyzing other perspectives on your topic has three key advantages: you demonstrate a broad understanding of the issue; you can strengthen your position by comparing it to others; and youve given yourself plenty more to write about. Concede a little, as necessary: its perfectly okay to admit your position is not perfect; in fact, breaking down what works and what doesnt about your topic can enhance your analysis. Anticipating and alleviating your readers concerns can be incredibly persuasive. Propose a solution: a logical and feasible solution to your issue provides authority and credibility, and it can make for a strong conclusion. Examine the implications: what effect will this issue have on individuals and/or the world? Discussing what lies ahead for your topic also makes for a strong approach to a conclusion. Note: there is no correct strategy about how to integrate these techniques into your writing, nor is there a desired amount or limit to how many can be used. Use your best judgment. 6) Revise, revise, revise. Talk is cheapand so are papers littered with clichs, illogical arguments, and grammar mistakes. Find a peer who disagrees with your position and have him/her read your paper. Discuss your ideas, your approaches, and your writing style with this naysayer; take the feedback and advice seriously. Read your paper out loud to yourself during later revisions. Be sure to check if youve cited your sources correctly. Edit for grammar and spelling only after you are comfortable with what youve you written and how youve written it. NOTES: Works Cited: How to Write an Argumentative Essay in 9 Easy Steps. eNotes.com. eNotes, 2010. Web. 7 April 2010. 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