Composing an Argumentable Essay..

COMPOSING ESSAYS !!!! :]

Different types of essays

Descriptive, narrative, argumentative, expository.

Exploring the issue

-explore arguments on all sides of issue

-question and defend each arguments premises

-revise and rethink arguments as they emerge

Main points of an essay

Introduction

-explain the question (note key words)

-make a definite claim or proposal

Body

-develop arguments fully

-consider objections

-consider alternatives

Conclusion

-don't summarize

-make a point

e.g "all that i've said so far points to THIS.."

-well-justified conclusion

E.g  "Without freedom there can be no morality.."

Discuss the implications of this statement.

Writing

-follow your outline

1.) Main point 

     Substantiation -     explain

                                       elaborate

   Counter argument- exemplify

   End of paragraph.

Mr X. says 

"Science isn't true but disagree because......"

Follow your outline.

Mark schemes..

Total out of 30 marks

A01 = 15 marks  Content

A02= 10 marks Critical thinking

A03= 5 marks Communication

Content... Understand theory

                     Explore it

                     Examples

Aaaaaand   a well justified conclusion !

Hope this helps with your essays...

Jess :]