In an academic argument, you must make a claim that a reasonable person could disagree with. Your topic does not have to be a “hot button issue” debated in the public sphere (though it certainly can be); any essay that offers a particular position on something your position and then offers evidence for that position qualifies as an argument.
The Parts of an Argument
Introduction. Catch your readers attention and introduce your topic. Include a clear, emphatic claim (thesis statement) that the rest of your essay will support. Your thesis statement for this essay is extremely important: it should be clear, focused, and obvious.
Support. Use logical reasoning, examples, illustrations, and/or definitions to develop your points persuasively and thoroughly. If your issue is complex, you may want to include expert sources.
Concession / Refutation. Respond to opposing viewpoints, either in a separate section or as they would occur to the intended audience. (These are not required but will make your argument stronger.)
Concessionagree with whatever you can without hurting your position. Qualify your assertions thoughtfully to avoid triggering doubt or disagreement in your readers.
Refutationdiplomatically show whats flawed with opposing arguments.
Conclusion. Tie your argument together and leave the reader with something to think about and remember.
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