{"id":3260,"date":"2017-01-03T21:54:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T21:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-mcc-college-composition\/?post_type=chapter&p=3260"},"modified":"2017-01-06T18:58:19","modified_gmt":"2017-01-06T18:58:19","slug":"introduction-to-argument-essay","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-mcc-college-composition\/chapter\/introduction-to-argument-essay\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction","rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"raw":"The idea of an argument often conjures up images of two people yelling and screaming in anger. In writing, however, an argument is very different. An\u00a0<\/span>argument<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a reasoned opinion supported and explained by evidence. To argue effectively in writing is to advance knowledge and ideas in<\/span> a positive, persuasive way. Written arguments often fail when they employ ranting rather than reasoning.\r\n\r\nIn this module, you will develop your skills in argumentative and persuasive writing.\r\n

Module Outcomes<\/h3>\r\nAfter successfully completing this module, you should be able to:\r\n
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  1. Determine the purpose and structure of an argumentative essay.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Understand how to write an argumentative essay.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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    The idea of an argument often conjures up images of two people yelling and screaming in anger. In writing, however, an argument is very different. An\u00a0<\/span>argument<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a reasoned opinion supported and explained by evidence. To argue effectively in writing is to advance knowledge and ideas in<\/span> a positive, persuasive way. Written arguments often fail when they employ ranting rather than reasoning.<\/p>\n

    In this module, you will develop your skills in argumentative and persuasive writing.<\/p>\n

    Module Outcomes<\/h3>\n

    After successfully completing this module, you should be able to:<\/p>\n

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    1. Determine the purpose and structure of an argumentative essay.<\/li>\n
    2. Understand how to write an argumentative essay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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