Overview

This brief spiral-bound booklet provides a portable, scannable, and simple guide to the basics of argumentative essay writing. Designed to complement in-depth classroom instruction, it serves as a portable resource that students can use on their own or in class for quick, step-by-step guidance on how to plan, research, write, and edit argumentative essays. Advice on avoiding plagiarism and documenting sources is included, along with up-to-date MLA and APA citation guidelines and a sample essay. Laminated for convenience and durability, the booklet is intended as a lasting reference tool that students can use throughout their academic studies. Additional resources, including an essay outline tool and grammar exercises, are provided on a free companion website.

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Author:   Broadview Press
Publisher:   Broadview Press Ltd
Imprint:   Broadview Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9781554815272

ISBN 10:   1554815274
Pages:   16
Publication Date:   22 June 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Leporello (folded)
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Step 1: Get Started Tips for Brainstorming and Pre-Writing Choose an Arguable Topic Thesis Statements Step 2: Conduct Research Where to Find Sources Library databases Wikipedia Google Scholar Academic Books How to Assess Sources Taking Notes Keeping Track of Sources Note-Taking Tips Step 3: Construct an Argument Modes of Persuasion Support Your Thesis Counter-Arguments Fallacies of Reasoning Step 4: Sketch an Outline Tips for Writing Outlines Step 5: Create a First Draft Parts of the Essay Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Step 6: Integrate Sources Quoting Directly Summarizing main ideas and arguments Paraphrasing Step 7: Document Your Sources Modern Language Association (MLA) Format In-Text Citations (MLA) Works Cited (MLA) American Psychological Association (APA) Format In-Text Citations (APA) References (APA) Step 8: Revise and Edit Checklist: Content Checklist: Mechanics Sample Essay

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