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Parts of an Argument
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Introduction
A Clearly Stated Position
Types of Positions
Identify Your Position
Draft Your Position Statement
The Introduction
Provide Context for the Argument
Establish Credible Authority
Compel the Audience to Listen
Establish Common Ground
Clarify or Define a Problem
The Argument/Presentation of Evidence
Acceptable Academic Evidence
Acceptable Field-Specific Academic Evidence
Refuting Opposing Positions
Using a Counter-Example
Outlining an Opposing Position
Appealing to the Audience
The Conclusion
Reflecting Your Introduction
Summarizing Key Points
Logical Synthesis
Evaluating the Solution
Call to Action
Emotional and Ethical Appeals
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