Chapter 9 Arguing

Argument may be our most important form of communication because it helps us get what we want in life. The main reason people argue is to persuade someone of something. In fact, writing arguments is fundamental to your success on a personal level, in college courses, and in the workplace.

This chapter provides exercises for students to create an argumentative essay including exploring topics, developing an essay outline, writing the thesis statement, generating supporting ideas, and writing up the draft and revising the essay.