Sample of Argumentative Text
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ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
A. Social Function
What is Argumentative Text for? An argumentative text uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis is true, so two sides of an issue are presented in it. This text covers the most important arguments for and against.
B. Text Structure
Here is an explanation of a argumentative text's structure.
1. Thesis, presents the issue of concern.
Example : I personally think that plastic bag waste is one of the biggest causes of environmental pollution problems in the world. Here are some reason why I think so.
2. Arguments, present the reasons for concern, leading to the recommendation.
Example,
Argument 1 : First plastic bags are made from ethylene that is a non- renewable natural resources If people use more plastic, it means that the depletion of the natural resource is faster.
Argument 2 : Second, plastics are made of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Plastic bags are difficult to decompose in soil and take between 100 and 500 years.
Argument 3 : Third, some people burn plastics to deal with plastic waste But the combustion process is less than perfect and does not break down the plastic particies completely it leaves dioxins in the air When humans inhale this dioxin, humans will be susceptible to various diseases including cancer nervous system disorders, hepatitis, liver swelling, and depression.
3. Recommendation : presents the statement of what ought or ought not to happen. The author tries to invite and persuade the reader to do something.
Example : It is indeed impossible to eliminate the use of plastic bags 100% but the most feasible is to reuse plastic reduce plastic use and recycle Finally, there may be government regulation to reduce the use of plastic
C.Language Features or Language Component
There are some language features that use in argumentative text.
1. It contains the author's thoughts, ideas, views, and opinions.
2. It is accompanied by logical reasons, facts or events that occurred, as well as information from several sources such as data graphics, pictures, and other things that can be accepted by reason.
3. It is presented using analysis and analogy. It’s mean like do deeper investigation into the topic that discussed on the text, knowing the exact source.
4. It is usually written as a non-fiction text and ends with a conclusion. Conclusion is used as an epilogue placed at the end of a piece of writing or text. Conclusions are drawn based on research and consideration of the discussion in the text.
5. Logical connectives, logical connectives are words or symbols which are used to form a complex sentence from two simple sentences by connecting them. Some logical connectives are if, then, unless. Here are some examples of logical connective sentences.
a. If, then
Examples :
If John doesn't study, then his grades will drop.
b. If and only if
Examples:
If and only if Ronald passes the pre exam, will he get selected.
c. Unless
Examples:
Unless I'm mistaken. There are around 270 million people in Indonesia.
6. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, feelings, emotions, states, actions, concepts, experiences, and qualities that we cannot see, taste, touch, smell, or hear. Here are some examples of abstract nouns: honesty, intelligence, bravery. Names of subjects are abstract nouns, for example: science, chemistry, geography.
7. Technical term is a word, phrase, or acronym that professionals or experts use in their specific field to help save time when communicating with other knowledgeable professionals. There are some technical terms in technology such as malware and phishing.
Source Material : SPLASH English 11 Grade Book.
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Argumentative Text Example
O1 Example :
Death Penalty, Is it Humane?
The death penalty has long been a divisive issue in the United States. 24 states allow the death penalty, while the other 26 have either banned the death penalty outright or issued moratoriums halting the practice. Proponents of the death penalty argue that it’s an effective deterrent against crime. Time and time again, however, this argument has been shown to be false. Capital punishment does not deter crime. But not only that—the death penalty is irreversible, which allows our imperfect justice system no room for error. Finally, the application of the death penalty is racially biased—the population of death row is over 41% Black, despite Black Americans making up just 13% of the U.S. population. For all these reasons, the death penalty should be outlawed across the board in the United States.
Much of the critical discussion around technology today revolves around social media. Critics argue that social media has cut us off from our fellow citizens, trapping us in “information silos” and contributing to political polarization. Social media also promotes unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standards, which can lead to anxiety and depression. What’s more, the social media apps themselves are designed to addict their users. These are all legitimate critiques of social media, and they ought to be taken seriously. But the problem of technology today goes deeper than social media. The internet itself is the problem. Whether it’s on our phones or our laptops, on a social media app, or doing a Google search, the internet promotes distracted thinking and superficial learning. The internet is, quite literally, rewiring our brains.
Proponents of the death penalty have long claimed that the practice is an effective deterrent to crime. It might not be pretty, they say, but its deterrent effects prevent further crime. Therefore, its continued use is justified. The problem is that this is just not borne out in the data. There is simply no evidence that the death penalty deters crime more than other forms of punishment, like long prison sentences. States, where the death penalty is still carried out, do not have lower crime rates than states where the practice has been abolished. States that have abandoned the death penalty likewise show no increase in crime or murder rates.
For example, the state of Louisiana, where the death penalty is legal, has a murder rate of 21.3 per 100,000 residents. In Iowa, where the death penalty was abolished in 1965, the murder rate is 3.2 per 100,000. In Kentucky the death penalty is legal and the murder rate is 9.6; in Michigan where it’s illegal, the murder rate is 8.7. The death penalty simply has no bearing on murder rates. If it did, we’d see markedly lower murder rates in states that maintain the practice. But that’s not the case. Capital punishment does not deter crime. Therefore, it should be abolished.
It might be nice to think that executing murderers prevents future murders from happening, that our justice system is infallible and no one is ever wrongly put to death, and that the application of the death penalty is free of bias. But as we have seen, each of those thoughts are just comforting fictions. The death penalty does not prevent future crime—if it did, we’d see higher crime rates in states that’ve done away with capital punishment. The death penalty is an irreversible punishment meted out by an imperfect justice system—as a result, wrongful executions are unavoidable. And the death penalty disproportionately affects people of color. The death penalty is an unjustifiable practice—both practically and morally. Therefore, the United States should do away with the practice and join the more than 85 world nations that have already done so.
O2 Example :
Smoking Prohibition by MUI
Recently the MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) issued a fatwa that smoking is forbidden and should be avoided. Smoking causes a variety of reactions in the community. The society is divided into two groups in considering that fatwa.
But, many people agree with MUI and the others do not agree with MUI. The party who agrees with the fatwa assumes that smoking is very dangerous for humans because it can cause various diseases like impotence, internal organs damage, death, and many more.
People who do not agree with the fatwa assume smoking is one of their right which should not be bothered. For us who can think certainly can determine our position on this issue. Based on these facts do we still think smoking is cool?
O3 Example :
Should College Education be Free?
College education should be free for all students. Education is a basic right and the key to success and prosperity and making it accessible to be a better society. Countries that provide free education in college have higher rates of college graduates and more educated workforce. Providing free college education for students will reduce the burden of student debt.
Opponents of free education in college argue that it would be too expensive for the government to provide. The benefits of a more educated population will outweigh the costs in the long run.
Example Source :
Example 1
- https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/argumentative-essay-examples/
Example 2
- https://kumparan.com/ragam-info/2-contoh-argumentative-text-dalam-bahasa-inggris-beserta-artinya-21gtybotYQC
Example 3
- https://kumparan.com/ragam-info/2-contoh-argumentative-text-dalam-bahasa-inggris-beserta-artinya-21gtybotYQC
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There are several new vocabulary words that I learned when reading the argumentative texts above, for example :
- outright - sekaligus
- halting - terhenti
- deter crime - mencegah kejahatan
- proponents - pendukung
- outlawed - dilarang
- refutes - memabantah
- evidence pop - bukti muncul
- platitudey - basa-basi
- elaborate - menjelaskan
- vague - tidak jelas
- deterrent - pencegah
- residents
- - penduduk
- coheres - menyatu
- infallible - sempurna
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