Analyzing and Writing Arguments

The article that I analyzed was “Should the Obama generation Drop out?” One thing that I learned after analyzing this argument is that you definitely need to have strong evidence. In order to have a successful paper, you need to have evidence that can really support your thesis. Having strong evidence throughout your argument will maintain people interested, informed and will also help them obtain a clear idea of why you are taking that position.

Secondly, I learned that you need to have a good thesis statement.  Not having a good thesis statement can lead you to having an unsuccessful paper. The thesis prepares the reader for the forthcoming information. The thesis is also the key to follow in each and every single paragraph throughout the entire argument paper.

Knowing your audience, when writing an argument paper is also very important. If you are not sure who your audience is it will be very hard to convince them. Once you know who your audience is, it will be much easier. For example when arguing about a situation involving teenagers, a teenager is less likely to comprehend certain issues rather than an adult.

In this article, even thought the author gives convincing evidence in some of his opinions. He however contradicts himself, which makes it harder to comprehend his position. This taught me that going back and forth in a position you are taking can affect your paper. When writing an analysis paper, I have to be more aware of what position I am taking and make sure to concentrate on only that position.