Argument essay

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Argument essay
Component	Purpose	Description
Title	Asks the question, describes the issue or dilemma	Contains key words about content and process.
Introduction	Includes a statement of position (or main thesis)	This introduces the issue to be discussed and gives essential background information. It focuses on and perhaps defines the key words and gives a list or a route map of what is to follow.
Main body	Presents a case or argument	Each new main point should have its own paragraph. You should use evidence to support the arguments you make in this section, referencing your sources appropriately.
Conclusions	Reinforcement of the statement of position	This sums up how the points in the body of the essay have made a case for your answer to the question. It should include a reference to the wording of the title.