Crafting Effective Argumentative Essays

This video tutorial explains how to write an argumentative essay, detailing its structure, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of a strong thesis statement, using credible evidence, and addressing counter arguments. The tutorial also covers proper citation methods and concludes with tips on writing a compelling conclusion and reference list.

What is the purpose of the hook in the introduction of an argumentative essay?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To grab the reader's attention

• To introduce the counter argument

What follows the hook in the introduction?

• Counter argument

• Background sentences

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

What is another term for the thesis statement?

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Hook

• Conclusion

What should each body paragraph begin with?

• A question

• A quote

• A transition word

• A statistic

What is important to include when using someone else's work as evidence?

• A summary

• An in-text citation

• A personal opinion

• A counter argument

What is the purpose of the counter argument in the third body paragraph?

• To restate the thesis

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To present the opposing position

What should follow the counter argument?

• A rebuttal

• A hook

• A new thesis statement

• A conclusion

What should the conclusion paragraph not include?

• A restatement of the thesis

• A summary of reasons

• New evidence

• A strong statement

How should references be organized in the reference list?

• By author's last name or article title

• By date of publication

• By length of the article

• By relevance to the essay

How should the first line of each citation be formatted?

• Bold

• Italicized

• Indented

• Aligned left