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Argumentative essay

How to write an argumentative essay

  • A collection of websites on argumentation structure contributed by Cara Gratton
  • Developing an Argument by Capital Community College Foundation
  • How to Write an Argument Essay
  • Writing Argumentative Essays
  • Analysis and Argument from the University of Richmond

Sample argumentative essay with commentary

  • Sample Argumentative Essay with Commentary (PDF)

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