In argumentative writing, no matter which side you pick, it is important to present both sides of the discussion. This gives the reader a balanced view of the issue, after balancing both sides of the argument, you can state which side you agree with.
A good and balanced argument requires the following
- An introduction
- Written in third person
- Opposing view of for and against
- Supporting evidence
- A concluding paragraph that presents the writer's view
In order for your argument to be persuasive, it must use an organisational structure that the audience perceives as both logical and easy to parse. Three argumentative methods—the Toulmin Method, Classical Method, and Rogerian Method—give guidance for how to organize the points in an argument.
The features of writing a balanced argument is to set the tone and explain what the balanced argument is going to be about. It uses a range of causal and contrasting conjunctions. Argumentative writing is designed to pose a claim and support for the claim using persuasive arguments. Such writing becomes more effective when conjunctions make the points flow smoothly. Conjunctions connect words or phrases together, making a text easier to read.
Examples of Conjunctions in argumentative writing include:
Also, furthermore, however, but, although, on the other hand, because, in comparison, alternatively, other than, except, in spite of this
