2.2 Writing to Present a Viewpoint

• A thesis statement is a clear, focused, and concise statement that outlines the main argument or viewpoint
• Gather supporting evidence and examples to strengthen your viewpoint
• By knowing your purpose and audience, you can tailor your viewpoint to resonate effectively
• A thesis statement outlines the main argument or viewpoint of your writing.


  True
• Urban farming enhances food security, reduces transportation costs, and promotes community engagement
• Arrange the structure of writing to build an argument logically:

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Body Paragraphs

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• Match the persuasive technique with its description:

  Logos ↔️ Appeal to logic and evidence

  Pathos ↔️ Tap into the reader's emotions

  Ethos ↔️ Establish credibility as a source
• When writing to present a viewpoint, it is important to identify the purpose and audience
• Match the characteristic with its corresponding type of thesis statement:

  Clearly states the central idea ↔️ Effective thesis statement

  Vague about the main argument ↔️ Ineffective thesis statement
• Order the types of supporting evidence from most credible to less credible:

  1️⃣ Research and credible sources

  2️⃣ Statistical data

  3️⃣ Personal anecdotes
• What does the purpose of writing define?

  What you aim to achieve
• Match the key aspect with its description:

  Clarity ↔️ The main idea should be easily understandable

  Focus ↔️ It should address a specific topic or argument

  Conciseness ↔️ It should be brief and to the point
• What type of evidence includes expert opinions and scholarly articles?

  Research and credible sources
• Use transitions to guide the reader through your logic
• Match the writing purpose with its corresponding audience:

  Persuade ↔️ General public

  Inform ↔️ Subject experts

  Argue ↔️ Decision-makers

  Advise ↔️ Those seeking guidance
• An effective thesis statement helps you stay focused and organize your thoughts.


  True
• Strong evidence makes your argument more persuasive and credible.


  True
• By knowing your purpose and audience, you can tailor your viewpoint to resonate effectively
• What is an example of an effective thesis statement?

  Regular exercise improves mental health
• Unreliable sources and overgeneralizations strengthen your argument.

  False
• What is an example of a rhetorical device used in persuasive writing?

  Rhetorical questions
• What does clarity ensure in writing?

  The message is understood