Gail Horton Library, MBC

How you structure your argument.

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As a builder selects buildings supplies, lays a foundation, and constructs walls for a solid structure; as a writer you will lay out your argument in a logical and convincing fashion supported by authoritative sources.  

• Classical design of a written argument…

  •  Beginning: Introduction, Statement of circumstance (context of topic), outline of argument for your reader;

  •  Middle: Proofs (demonstrate the truth of your argument) & Refutation (dealing with opposing viewpoints);

  •  End: Conclusion.