1. An argumentative essay uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis
is true. It presents two side of a single issue and covers the most important
arguments for and against.
2. An argument states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from
sources. Arguing your side makes you the proponent.
3. The counterargument is your opponent's (the other side's) argument that tries to
explain why you are wrong.
4. Introduction can be personal anecdote, example (real or hypothetical), question,
quotation, statistics or striking image.
5. Below is a flowchart which you may use as guide in writing argumentative essay.​