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Thinking and Writing Arguments

When making an argument (or writing persuasively), you must connect your ideas in a clear, logical way. Your writing will always be persuasive if it . . .

• argues for a meaningful point of view (opinion),
• sounds reasonable and reliable from start to finish, and
• uses convincing reasons to build its argument point by point.

Becoming a Persuasive, Logical Thinker

Follow these steps, and you’ll always be at your persuasive best.