1. By Matt Roberts

2. Rhetoric  Pronounced ret-er-ik  Definition - The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.

3. First Step  The first step is you need to pick a topic.  It can be any topic or claim you would like to write about.  They can be facts or fiction  All the topic/claim has to be is debatable and everything is debatable.

4. Second Step  You need to pick what side of the topic you want to argue for and what one to go against.

5. Third Step  You need to come up with a Thesis.  You need to make your thesis as strong as possible to make your argument stronger.  After the end of every paragraph reinstate your thesis to “ Hammer your point across”

6. Forth Step  Find evidence that backs up your Thesis  The more evidence the paper has in it the better argumentative paper it will be.  But remember add the opposing side of the arguments points as well.  The paper needs to have TWO sides to it.

7. Fifth Step  Counter Argument: do some research on the counter argument and include it in your paper so the reader understands both sides.  If you have great counter arguments that makes the paper that much better. If you have a dull counter then your paper most likely will be subjected to the same fate.

8. Sixth Step  Write your conclusion!!!  This is the part of the paper that backs everything that you are trying to argue!!  It also reinstates your thesis.  Do not rewrite it word for word but include information from your arguments.

9. Seventh Step  Cite your sources correctly!!  I used http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?st art=&reqstyleid=1# http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?st art=&reqstyleid=1#  This site helps a ton when trying to figuring out MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian!

10. Final Step  Just have fun with the Class!!!  I dislike normal writing but it is always fun to argue points that interest you.  When writing the paper pretend that you are having an intelligent argument.  Now go have fun and learn how to argue!!!

11. Work Cited  "Argument." UNC Writing Center Handout. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, n.d. Web. 24 Jul 2010..  "rhetoric." 1. Web. 24 Jul 2010..