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e. Argumentative Writing

1) Definition

This study concentrates on enhancing students' persuasive writing

skills, particularly in the form of an argumentative essay, as it is

essential for academic success and general life goals (Crowhurst, 1990).

In undergraduate curricula, the argumentative essay is one of the

required genres. As academicians, the undergraduates must be able to

discuss and defend their opinions in writing, whether in a scientific

paper or other formal writings.

Oshima and Hogue (2007) define an argumentative essay as a

type of essay where the authors express their agreement or

disagreement with a particular issue, employing logical reasons to

substantiate their viewpoint. Reinking and von der Osten (2018),

however, highlights the importance of an argumentative text as a well-

reasoned and organized paper that presents evidence to persuade the

reader to accept a claim, take action, or both. According to Hyland

(1990), an argumentative text is a type of text that has a three-stage

structure that reflects the fundamental principles of the genre: Thesis,

argument, and conclusion. Essentially, an argumentative text is a

written piece in which the author takes a stance either in support or

against a particular issue or subject, or presents arguments for both

sides.

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