argumentation英语写作议论文.pptx

Argumentation Definition Argumentation is the type of writing in which writers try to encourage readers to accept their point of view on a controversial issue. A piece of argumentative written work expresses the writer’s own idea on a subject instead of merely assembling facts.Purpose of ArgumentationTo convince.Make the reader agree with its point of view and support it, to persuade him to change his mind or behavior, and to approve a policy or a course of action that it proposes.What it involves What it aims at Exposition 1.Presenting a point of view2. Explaining, clarifying, and illustrating the point of view Getting readers to understand the point of viewArgumentation 1. Assuming controversy2. Presenting a point of view3. Explaining, clarifying, and illustrating the point of view4. Supplying proof for the point of view5. Refuting opposing viewpoints 1. Convincing readers that the point of view is sound2. Encouraging readers to accept the point of view, and/or3. Encouraging readers to take action While an exposition makes known something and explains it to make the reader understand, an argumentation makes the reader agree with its point of view and support it, to persuade him to change his mind or behavior, and to approve a policy or a course of action that it proposes.What type of writing should we write judging from the following titles? Examination – Harmful or Useful? My Views on ExaminationsWhich Weighs More – School Brand or Major?Why I Came to CollegeShould Class Attendance Be Required?Laid-off Workers Have to Face RealityInternet – the Indispensable of Our LifeShould Euthanasia (安乐死) Be Legalized?AEAEAEEAOverall Structure of an ArgumentationIntroduction: Issue; Background information; Definition of terms.Claim: Thesis statement.Body: Reasons and evidence; Emotional appeals; Refutation (反驳).Conclusion: Restatement of claim; Final appeal; Urge to take action.The issue – a controversy, a problem, or an idea about which people disagree and hold different poi