英文议论文写作 Argumentative Essay.ppt

Argumentative Essay Argumentation In argumentation, the writer uses clear thinking and logic to convince readers of the soundness of a particular opinion on a controversial issue. The purpose of exposition is to explain, to inform, to make the reader understand; the purpose of argumentation is to convince, to make the reader agree with its point of view and support it, to persuade him to change his mind or behavior. Argumentation frequently makes use of the other three types of writing — description, narration, and above all exposition. Argumentation is actually exposition with the additional purpose of convincing. Suggestions on writing a good argumentative essay 1. a debatable point 2. Sufficient evidence 3. Good logic in reasoning 4. Clear logic in organizing 5. Good use of the other three types of writing – description, narration, and especially the various methods of exposition. 6. tactful, courteous language A debatable point Argumentation always assumes that a controversy ( a debatale point) or some different opinions might exist about the topic. So writers have to do all they can to make readers accept their point of view. Read the following titles and Distinguish which one sounds more debatable: Chinese doctors use acupuncture anesthesia to perform certain operations Acupuncture anesthesia（ [??nis?θi:zj?] 麻醉）should replace conventional anesthesia in all operations. Ba Jin is my favorite author Ba Jin is the greatest Chinese writer of the 21th centure. The advantages of watching TV. Do the advantages of watching TV outweigh the disadvantages? Give a title for the following given topic as an expository essay and an argumentative essay On Museums On Space Exploration On Teamwork Practical Courses and Theoretical Courses On the Role Computers Play in English Teaching On Disposal Products Sufficient evidence Common knowledge Specific examples Hard, not soft evidence, or facts, not opinions, unless the opinions are expert and authoritative. Statistics Quo