Understanding Argument and Evidence

Strive for 80% YOU and 20% (or less) Sources

Argument in Academic Writing

Every essay presents an argument.  This is not to say that you will be hostile in your writing.  On the contrary, you will be very clear, logical, and persuasive in the essay as you assert your viewpoint—in 3rd person voice—and then provide a few sources to strengthen your argument.

"Body" of Evidence

·                     Body

·                     Argument Using Sources

·                     Evaluate Your Sources

·                     Evidence

·                     Use Sources Correctly to Avoid Plagiarism

·                     In Text (Parenthetical) Citations Quick Guide

·                     Summary

·                     Paraphrase

·                     Quoting Rules

·                     Quoting Material

·                     Quotes to Open or Close

·                     Errors in Reasoning

·                     Fallacies

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Rhetorical Situations

·                     Argument Writing

·                     Effective Arguments

·                     How to Evaluate an Argument

·                     Evaluating an Argument

·                     3 Ways to Persuade

·                     Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

·                     Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Worksheet