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The Persuasive Thesis: How to Write an Argument (with Video)

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Ah, the power of persuasion! We've all been in arguments before, but in academic writing, there's a tried-and-true structure to forming the argumentative thesis. A thesis will anchor the rest of your paper, focus your research, and convince that skeptical reader! 

For more on essay writing, try these further resources: 

Structuring an Academic Essay

Paragraph Structure

Revising your Thesis with a Checklist

Thesis Checklist

Counterarguments 

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