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Key Elements of a Persuasive Argument: Facts, Opposing Views, References, Conclusions - Pr, Study notes of English Language

The key elements of constructing a persuasive argument, using the acronym force. Facts (f) provide the foundation for your argument, while opposing viewpoints (o) add depth and credibility. References (r) to authorities in the field lend expertise and support. Conclusions (c) draw the reader in with a clear, compelling message. Examples (e) illustrate your points with real-life scenarios.

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ARGUMENT/RESEARCH
Key elements of a good argument:
F = facts given
O = opposing viewpoints given and refuted
R = reference to authorities (experts in the field)
C = conclusions drawn
E = examples given (specific incidents)
Examples of documenting the above elements:
(F) Binge drinking has become the leading cause of death on college campuses across the nation.
(O) Many college students would have people believe that they can drink all they want whenever
they want, without any ill effects, but this is not the case. Many are too ill to go to classes on a
regular basis, thus failing their classes. Some become victims or perpetrators of rape and other
crimes. Some even lose their lives.
(E) A good example of this is the Ferris State student who fell to her death from a third floor
dorm when she was getting out of bed after a night of binge drinking.
(R) According to Rubin, the author of “Binge Drinking on College Campuses,” binge drinking is
….
(C) If students value their career goals, their health, and perhaps even their lives, they should
drink only in moderation or not at all.

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ARGUMENT/RESEARCH

Key elements of a good argument: F = facts given O = opposing viewpoints given and refuted R = reference to authorities (experts in the field) C = conclusions drawn E = examples given (specific incidents) Examples of documenting the above elements: (F) Binge drinking has become the leading cause of death on college campuses across the nation. (O) Many college students would have people believe that they can drink all they want whenever they want, without any ill effects, but this is not the case. Many are too ill to go to classes on a regular basis, thus failing their classes. Some become victims or perpetrators of rape and other crimes. Some even lose their lives. (E) A good example of this is the Ferris State student who fell to her death from a third floor dorm when she was getting out of bed after a night of binge drinking. (R) According to Rubin, the author of “Binge Drinking on College Campuses,” binge drinking is …. (C) If students value their career goals, their health, and perhaps even their lives, they should drink only in moderation or not at all.