4. Building an Argument

Aim: Writing format for building an argument – we give information from source 1 (website 1) next source 2, and then we compare the information.

Method: Word document

Procedure A: Research the FOI and then create your statements and explain them, in your paragraph add the FOI (75words). Complete Procedure (B).

Introduction paragraph: we state the purpose of the essay:

  • we introduce the topic
  • we introduce the website information 1 and 2 (main points)
  • we compare the information which is the same or different

Website information paragraph 1: 75 words – main points

Website information paragraph 2: 75 words – main points

Compare the information paragraph: For example: Topic “Diet and Exercise”

Objective:

3rd body paragraph (75words): This paragraph will provide details about what is the same or different in the information.

same / or different / or maybe there is only a small difference / or this is some major differences

  • Same – Both websites provided information that both diet and exercises are important.
  • Same – Information in both websites showed that to loose weight (main point) you need to change your diet and exercise regularly (main point).
  • Different – Website 1 said that you can diet and loose weight. But website two said that you need to diet and exercise to loose weight.

Conclusion Paragraph – you will write a one sentence statement, giving your opinion. For example: I think that… In my opinion…

*Kentaro: Both website one and website two say that over 20% of the population is 65 years or older. One small difference is website two gives the statistic of 28% in 2019.