ADVANCED ENGLISH WRITING GUIDE
Argumentative Essays • Advanced Vocabulary • Writing Techniques
Argumentative Essay Basics
An argumentative essay presents a clear position and supports it with evidence and reasoning.
Strong Thesis Statements
A strong thesis is clear, specific, and debatable.
Example: Social media has a negative impact on mental health due to unrealistic standards and
constant comparison.
Building Strong Arguments
1 Use evidence (facts, data, examples)
2 Explain WHY the evidence matters
3 Connect back to your thesis
Advanced Vocabulary
Furthermore • However • Consequently • Therefore • In contrast • Notably
Persuasive Techniques
1 Logical reasoning (logos)
2 Emotional appeal (pathos)
3 Credibility (ethos)
Common Mistakes
1 Weak or unclear thesis
2 Lack of evidence
3 Repeating ideas
4 Poor structure
Quick Writing Template
Introduction: Present topic + thesis. Body: Argument + evidence + explanation. Conclusion: Restate
and finalize argument.
Argumentative Essays • Advanced Vocabulary • Writing Techniques
Argumentative Essay Basics
An argumentative essay presents a clear position and supports it with evidence and reasoning.
Strong Thesis Statements
A strong thesis is clear, specific, and debatable.
Example: Social media has a negative impact on mental health due to unrealistic standards and
constant comparison.
Building Strong Arguments
1 Use evidence (facts, data, examples)
2 Explain WHY the evidence matters
3 Connect back to your thesis
Advanced Vocabulary
Furthermore • However • Consequently • Therefore • In contrast • Notably
Persuasive Techniques
1 Logical reasoning (logos)
2 Emotional appeal (pathos)
3 Credibility (ethos)
Common Mistakes
1 Weak or unclear thesis
2 Lack of evidence
3 Repeating ideas
4 Poor structure
Quick Writing Template
Introduction: Present topic + thesis. Body: Argument + evidence + explanation. Conclusion: Restate
and finalize argument.
