Arguement Beyond Pro and Con

Academic arguments are similar to day to day conversations. It is like someone trying to convince someone else to take into consideration his ideas or viewpoint. These are most effective when the topic is well-known by the person trying to persuade the other. Even in these there are strategies that can help argue a point. One strategy is cause and effect. This is where the reason for something happening is pointed out along with the effect that it tends to have on the people or things involved. Another strategy is one that includes having evidence to prove your point. Such as circumstances changing, and the effect that these changes may have. In such cases, it is good to present both sides of the argument and show the changes in both sides. It is good to keep in mind that everyone's opinion is different, and that it doesn't necessarily mean that one is more right than another.

Four good questions to ask when presenting an argument are what happened, how did it happen, who was affected, and why it's a problem. Evidence is important in backing these four questions up. Evidence can come from almost anywhere, but it is important to make sure it is credible evidence. It is also important to choose the right kind of evidence necessary to help in the context of your argument.

Claims and evidence are critical in arguments. If a claim is made in an argument and there is also evidence to go with it, it is important to realize that this isn't always enough. To make sure that it is, it is good to make sure that you claim is directly related to your evidence and to state why it is directly related. Arguments are always made up of paragraphs. The paragraphs need to include evidence, analysis, and implications. It is essential to make all these paragraphs coherent, and also that they draw the same conclusion. The more organized the argument, the better.

One last thing to keep in mind when presenting an argument is stating the pros and cons. Also state how the pros out weigh the cons. In addition, state the things that both sides of the argument have in common. This gives the reader both sides to the argument, and if it is presented well enough, the reader can choose for themselves, and hopefully choose the side that the author is promoting.