Types of Argumentation Argument Types Definition Causal Evaluation

Types of Argumentation

Argument Types • Definition • Causal • Evaluation • Proposal

Definition Argument

Definition Argument Sample Thesis “Graffiti is art because it is a means of self-expression, it shows an understanding of design principles, and it stimulates both the senses and the mind. ”

Causal Argument

Causal Argument Sample Thesis (1 Cause— Multiple Effects) “The invention of the telegraph led to the commodities market, the establishment of standard time zones, and modern news reporting. ”

Causal Argument Sample Thesis (1 Effect— Multiple Causes) “Hurricanes are becoming more financially destructive in the U. S. because of greater intensity of recent storms, increase in residential and commercial development in coastal areas, and a reluctance to enforce certain construction standards. ”

Causal Argument Sample Thesis (A Series of Events from a Causal Chain) “Making the HPV vaccine mandatory for adolescent girls will make unprotected sex seem safer, which will lead to greater promiscuity, and then ultimately to more teenage pregnancies. ”

Evaluation Argument

Evaluation Argument Sample Thesis “Google Maps is the best mapping program because it is easy to use, it is accurate, and it provides entertaining and educational features such as Google Earth. ”

Proposal Argument

Proposal Argument Sample Thesis “We should convert existing train tracks in the downtown areas to a light-rail system and build a new freight track around the city because we need to relieve traffic and parking congestion downtown. ”

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