Reflective Writing:Recognising Argument Structure
It's important to emphasise that every argument has the same structure, ie:
This claim BECAUSE OF those reasons
THIS BECAUSE OF THAT
( Conclusion )
( main claim )
( Reasons )
( supporting evidence )
Example 1:
Abortion should be allowed BECAUSE a woman has the right to decide what happens in and to her own body.
This [Abortion should be allowed]
BECAUSE OF That [a woman has the right to decide what happens in and to her own body]
Example 2:
Smoking should be banned BECAUSE it is harmful to everyone's health.
This [ Smoking should be
banned ] BECAUSE OF That [ it is harmful to everyone's
health ].