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To make it easier, develop a “line of questioning” strategy. This will help you figure out what you are trying to say. You will often find that you don’t lack opinions or concrete knowledge on the subject; rather, you just don’t know how to get your ideas out of your head and onto the paper. Here’s how:\u003Cbr>First, ask yourself:\u003Cbr>Now, figure out:\u003Cbr>What is the point I’m trying to make?\u003Cbr>Ex. The United States needs stronger gun control legislation.\u003Cbr>Why?\u003Cbr>Ex. 1) There are too many people with mental illness gaining access to firearms\u003Cbr>Ex. 2) The crime rate is at an all-time high\u003Cbr>Ex. 3) Other countries with stronger gun control have had success in reducing crime\u003Cbr>Next, recognize that you have just written your thesis!:\u003Cbr>Ex. The United States needs stronger gun control legislation because there are too many people with mental illness gaining access to firearms, the crime rate is at an all-time high, and other countries with\u003Cbr>stronger gun control have had success in reducing crime.\u003Cbr>Good. Time to get into the body. Take the first thesis point:\u003Cbr>Ex. The United States needs stronger gun control legislation because there are too many people with mental illness gaining access to firearms.\u003Cbr>(Hint: This is a topic sentence. It’s one of your thesis points joined with your argument. It leads into an elaboration.)\u003Cbr>Then, ask yourself:\u003Cbr>What do I mean?\u003Cbr>Ex. Over the past few years, there have been many mass shootings conducted by people with mental\u003Cbr>disabilities.\u003Cbr>(Hint: This is your support! Now, all you need is to find proof through research.)\u003Cbr>Finally, figure out:\u003Cbr>Why should someone care about this? Why is it an important issue?\u003Cbr>Ex. This is an important issue because many people with mental disorders have trouble making sound decisions. People who are unable to do this do not need a means to harm other people. For example, when the Sandy Hook shooting took place…\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Follow this pattern in each of your body paragraphs and you have an essay!\u003Cbr>The Writing Center (SVLLC)\u003Cbr>MLK 3315\u003Cbr>[writingcenter@bowiestate.edu](writingcenter@bowiestate.edu) –301-860-3720 |\n| --- |\n|  |","cbCaitN5M2ppOIks","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitN5M2ppOIks","pdf",337185,"English","# Paragraph Development for Argumentative Essays\n## Build a “Line of Questioning”\n## Turn Ideas into a Thesis\n## Develop Body Paragraphs","[{\"question\":\"How does the “line of questioning” strategy help with argumentative essay writing?\",\"answer\":\"It helps you clarify what you are trying to say and how to organize your ideas so they move from your head onto the paper. You use the questions to develop your main point and supporting reasoning.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the process for turning your ideas into a thesis statement?\",\"answer\":\"You first determine the point you are trying to make and ask why it matters. Then you combine the thesis points into a single thesis statement, including each supporting reason.\"},{\"question\":\"What should each body paragraph include in this pattern?\",\"answer\":\"Each body paragraph should begin with a thesis point as a topic sentence, then include explanation of what you mean and supportive evidence. Finally, it should address why someone should care about the issue.\"}]","Paragraph Development for Argumentative Essays | PDF",1790080914]