Question

Reading Questions: Writing a Four-Paragraph, Source-Based Argument Essay
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1. In an argument essay you are going to write, you’ve already decided what you are going to argue (your thesis). While reading or skimming through the articles you’ve found, you are especially looking for _____ in support of your thesis.

2. There are two reasons given for placing our counterargument in paragraph 1. List one of them.

3. To get from the counterargument to our own argument, we will need a transitional sentence. Where should we place that transitional sentence?

4. What type of conclusion is recommended?

5. How many of the six articles are being summarized in paragraph 1?

6. In the first body paragraph (the first reason), how many of the source articles are cited?

7. In the second body paragraph (the second reason), how many of the source articles are cited?

8. The second body paragraph is better than the first. Why?

answer as simply as possible with each answer in its own paragraph with no labeling like numbers or anything answer like a 12 year old

Answer 1

evidence

To show you understand the other side and that your own view is stronger.

Right after the counterargument in paragraph 1 to move into your argument.

A conclusion that restates your thesis and gives a final thought or call to action.

Two

Two

Two

Because it uses stronger evidence and explains it more clearly, so it makes the argument more convincing.