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\r\n\r\nAn academic argument asserts a claim and supports that claim with evidence.\r\n\r\nThe goal of an argument is to convince readers that the writer\u2019s position is reasonable, valid, and worthy of consideration. Therefore, an argumentative thesis statement needs to be not only clear and focused, but also debatable, assertive, and reasoned. Additionally, an argumentative thesis must be able to be supported with evidence.\r\n\r\nIn this section, you'll learn about argumentative essays and how they are shaped by strong, clear thesis statements.","rendered":"