6.3.7
Writing to Argue
Writing to Argue
Writing to Argue
When you write to argue, you are trying to present both sides and come to a clear conclusion. Your job is to show the reader that you have considered both sides but have drawn one clear, strong conclusion. When writing to argue, you should:
Give both sides of the argument
Give both sides of the argument
- Remember that you must give both sides of the argument – planning is key here.
Give a clear topic sentence
Give a clear topic sentence
- Give a clear topic sentence which shows which side you will be agreeing with.
Weave your ideas together
Weave your ideas together
- Do not list all ideas for one side and then all ideas for the other – instead, weave your ideas together (e.g. some people think… but others think…)
Use DAFORESTER
Use DAFORESTER
- Use the DAFORESTER devices to help you to present a strong argument.
Use convincing evidence
Use convincing evidence
- Use convincing evidence to back up your argument – it does not have to be true, but it must be believable.
Use logical connectives
Use logical connectives
- Use logical connectives which help you to build your point (e.g. because, next, as a result, consequently).
Give a clear conclusion
Give a clear conclusion
- You must give a clear conclusion which shows you have weighed up your argument and chosen one side to agree with more.
Writing to Argue in Texts
Writing to Argue in Texts
When you write to argue, you are trying to present both sides and come to a clear conclusion. Your job is to show the reader that you have considered both sides but have drawn one clear, strong conclusion. You will see examples of writing to argue in the following texts:
1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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