Are you prepared to make a statement? Are you ready to pull at your audience's heartstrings? Are your ready to appeal to a group of people who are different than you and think differently than you? If you are ready to help someone discover their inner power by making them think critically, then you have the right mindset when it comes to writing an argumentative essay! When forming the argument you will need a concrete thesis statement. The purpose of argument is not merely to inform but to help your audience see your position clearly and persuade your audience that your position is the correct one to hold. "The argumentative essay requires well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current information to support the thesis statement and consider other points of view" (Baker, Brizee, & Angelie, 2013). Your thesis should be strong. Ensure that your argument topic is well rounded enough to not be countered by a single question. Consider your thesis carefully. In your consideration, be sure to think about your historical perspective on the topic as well as the …show more content…
By doing this you will prove to your audience that your views are the right ones via multiple examples. Your thesis statement must be researchable. Make sure that any research you do is from credible resources. If your research is solid and you can produce facts based on data, you can sway logically thinking individuals. Make sure to use many sources so that your information comes from a varied data set. "The argumentative essay requires well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current information to support the thesis statement and consider other points of view." ( Choosing many reputable sources will help your audience to trust your views. If your audience trusts you, they have a higher chance of staying interested in your topic long enough to think about the topic within the contexts of their own