What Is An Argumentative Thesis Statement?

An argument thesis statement is a logical statement that could be argued. It is developed considering the topic whether it has a point to be argued about or not.  

 

What An 

Argument Thesis

 IS NOT

It is a misconception if you think every thesis statement is an argumentative thesis statement. You can’t argue every statement. So beware of “what an argument thesis statement is not” when you write your argumentative thesis statement.

 

An argument thesis statement is not:

 

• A question
• A fact
• A baseless feeling

 

How To Write An Argumentative Thesis

 Statement?

 

1. Firstly, decide what sort of argumentative thesis statement you want to write about. (Opinion, policy proposal, evaluation, interpretation, etc.)
   
   
2. After selecting the type, choose your topic.
   
   
3. Now brainstorm the topic to explore the possible aspects of it.
   
   
4. Divide all the brainstormed ideas into positive and negative columns. Use the following table to do so.
   
   

   Your Topic
   Positive Points	Negative Points
   Point # 1	Point # 1
   Point # 2	Point # 2
   Point # 3	Point # 3

    

5. Now select a point and argue for and against it.
   
   
6. If you can find strong reason to expand it further and support it convincingly, you have found your argumentative thesis statement.
   
   
7. Avoid using repeatedly used and general terms in argument thesis.
   
   
8. You argumentative thesis statement should not be ambiguous.

 

Questions to check whether your argumentative thesis statement is good enough or not:

 

• What is my claim?
  
  
• What type of claim is it?
  
  
• What reasons do I have in favor of my claim?
  
  
• What could be the possible counter-arguments?
  
  

 

Examples Of Argumentative Thesis

 

There are some examples of good and bad argumentative thesis statements.

 

Argumentative Thesis Statement Example #1

 

Bad Thesis statement: “Population of the world is increasing dramatically.”

It is a bad thesis statement because it is a fact. Therefore it can’t be argued.

 

Argumentative Thesis Statement Example # 2

 

Good Thesis statement: “Global warming is a myth.”
It is a good thesis statement because it has a precise subject which is arguable. Every reader would not agree with it and there is a chance for the writer to support his statement with strong evidence.

 

Argumentative Thesis Topics

 

Now you are well aware of the fact that argumentative thesis topics must have some aspects to be disagreed so you can take the discussion further. This list contains examples of argumentative thesis topics.

 

1. Humans can do without eating meat to be healthy because they can obtain meet all their food needs from meatless foods, and a vegetarian diet can fulfill it quite sufficiently. Agree or disagree with reasons.
   
   
2. We are becoming overwhelmingly dependent on computers. Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?
   
   
3. Should restrictions be placed on the use of mobile phones in public areas like restaurants and theaters?
   
   
4. The mass media, including TV, radio, and newspapers influences people greatly especially younger generation. It plays a vital role in shaping the views and positions of the younger generation. Argue for or against this statement.
   
   
5. It is a common practice in scientific research to use animals for experiments and it sometimes harms the animals? Do you think it should be stopped or continue?
   
   
6. Why do you think drivers of automobiles should be prohibited from using cellular phones?

 

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