Description
In this essay type, the author tries to convince his or her readers to agree with a particular argument. This is usually done through statistics, facts, personal examples, etc., all used to persuade the readers. Argument essays usually use facts to support the argument being made, and persuasion essays commonly focus on emotions instead of facts.
Example: If your argument is that high school graduates should take a year off before entering college or university, you would provide evidence for why you think this may be, whether it is personal experience, the number of students who are unsure which career to pursue at the time of graduation, etc.
In this essay type, the author tries to convince his or her readers to agree with a particular argument. This is usually done through statistics, facts, personal examples, etc., all used to persuade the readers. Argument essays usually use facts to support the argument being made, and persuasion essays commonly focus on emotions instead of facts.
Example: If your argument is that high school graduates should take a year off before entering college or university, you would provide evidence for why you think this may be, whether it is personal experience, the number of students who are unsure which career to pursue at the time of graduation, etc.
Common Argument & Persuasion Essay Structure
Argument and Persuasion essays are typically five paragraphs and follow the following format:
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement/argument to be made
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement/argument to be made
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement/argument
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph