Getting Started on Your Argumentative Essay

Choosing a Topic for Your Argumentative Essay

  1. Choose the essay from our readings in which you are most interested.
  2. Take a position for or against an issue from that essay.
  3. Write a thesis statement and reasons to support that thesis statement (only need 2 reasons).
  4. Choose a graphic organizer that includes a portion for the counter argument.
  5. Research your position using the HCC database or the library. You can ask a librarian for help.