Argumentative assignments presumes an audience who disagrees with your opinion. To be effective, you must clearly set out your position, expose common misunderstandings, and anticipate/respond to opposing ideas. As you write, remember to be respectful and considerate of those who disagree. 

Types of Argumentative Assignments include:

• Argumentative Essays
• Persuasive Speeches
• Problem-Solution Papers
• Review
• Debate

Learn more:

• Academic
• Argumentation
• Argumentative Papers
• Attention to Audience
• Avoiding Logical Fallacies in Your Writing
• Literature Review
• Note-taking
• Outlining: Introductions and Conclusions
• Persuasion
• Persuasive Speaking Formats
• Pitch
• Problem Solution Paper
• Response Paper
• Review Paper
• The Communication Triangle
• Thesis Development
• Thesis or Dissertation at GVSU
• Thesis Statement
• WRT 150: First Year Writing
• Organizing your Argument, by Purdue OWL