English : Argumentative Text

• An argumentative essay presents evidences for a claim in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable. It also shows the other side of an issue is unfavorable or less favorable. It also includes, like any other essay, an introduction and conclusion.
• An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue. In good argumentative essay, a writer attempts to persuade readers to understand and support their point of view about an issue by stating their reasoning and providing evidence to support it. 
• Argumentative essay writing is a common assignment for high school and college students. Generally, argumentative essay topics are related to science, technology, politics, and health care. 
• Claim - a statement by an author about an issue. A claim has a significant amount of disagreement about it. A claim needs supporting arguments. A claim is also called a position, stand, or point of view. 
• Issue an idea about which the opinions of people are different.
• Argument an idea that supports the claim. An argument needs supporting evidence
• Evidence - facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument. 
• Examples of evidences are statistics, data from studies, historical events, habitual practices, and other facts that can support an argument. 
• Counterargument an idea given by the opposing side against the claim given in the argumentative essay
• Rebuttal - the response to the counterargument
• Pro- an argument in favor of a claim or advantage regarding something
• Con - an argument against a claim or disadvantage regarding something
• Why is it important to learn to write an argumentative essay?

  Learning how to write an argumentative essay will help you to develop critical thinking and research skills along with developing how to rationally defend a position. These skills will help you progress academically and occupationally.