WritingStrategy

Magoosh Argument Writing Strategy

Approach

1. Write Thesis
2. Write Body
3. Write Conclusion
4. Write Intro

Argument

Target

1. Challenge argument.
2. Discuss ways to improve the argument.

Directions

1. Identify stated/unstated assumptions
2. Strengthen and weaken argument

Examples of Logical Fallacies

1. Things Change
2. Assumed Cause and Effect
3. Numbers and Percentage Assumptions
4. Vague Language
5. Not All X are Alike
6. Don’t Trust a Survey
7. Apples aren’t Oranges

Structure

Intro

1. Keep intro short and sweet
2. Use Standard/boilerplate Language

Body

1. Focus on three logical fallacies
2. Use a paragraph for each fallacy
3. Strengthen argument

Conclusion

1. Keep it short and sweet