A casual argument essay uses reasoning, questions, resources and indicative thinking to in order to
present a conclusion to an argument.
The argument should not just be based on personal opinion but also on research which backs up the
argument.
It is important to research about the topic and the different perspectives about it before writing
your essay.
The essay should follow the structure below.
Claim Certain career patterns cause women to be paid less than men.
Reason Women’s career patterns differ from men.
Warrant Successful careers are made during the period between ages 25-35.
Evidence
Women often drop out of or reduce work during the decade between ages 25-35 to
raise families.
Introduction:
The introduction should introduce the topic your argument paper will be about.
It should describe the goal of writing the argument and why you think the chosen topic is important.
Body of the Essay:
The first paragraph should determine why your position on the argument is more valuable than
other theories and positions.You should then move on to write out your arguments for the topic.
Continue by supplying any supporting evidence.
Example: When writing an argument on why drilling for oil is bad for the environment, then state
statistics that show how oil has destroyed the environment.
Establish why your evidence is more credible than any other evidence.
It is important to have reliable resources in order to make the reader agree with your argument
and theory.
Examples of credible resources: government or educational sites
Conclusion:
In the conclusion you should summarise the different theories and arguments and reiterate which
you think is the most compelling.
