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ARGUMENTATIVE / DISCURSIVE ESSAY
•An argumentative essay presents a forceful set of reasons for adopting one point
of view; a persuasive stance is taken from the outset.
•In this type of essay, you are expected to state and justify your opinions on a given
topic.
•You need to attempt to prove your point or at least give reasons in support of what
you think.
•You need to have formulated a mature opinion about your topic.
•Plan a well-developed and logical argument: each stage must be linked to the
preceding point.
•A clear, defined, cohesive and developed argument must unfold.
•You must focus on your argument, but you must have a counter-argument.
