ARGUMENTIVE VS

SUMMARY WRITING
Done by the students of 5C
 SUMMARY WRITING
A summary is a condensed version of
a longer stretch of information.
However this does not change the
emphasis of the original piece of
information.
It is concise, brief, coherent and
readable.
 WHAT ARE THE USES OF A
SUMMARY
To write to someone about an
interesting newspaper article story,
emphasising the main points.
To transmit information from various
sources in condensed form
advertisements, brochures, official
documents, reports, etc.
To report on the contents of a
speech, argument, discussion or
meeting.
 SUMMARY WRITING
TECHNIQUES
Selecting main ideas
Combining main ideas
Omitting examples
Deleting statistical data
Using concise language
Omitting repetition
Determining writers intention
 ACHIEVING CONCISENESS IN A
SUMMARY
Eliminate wordy expressions
Avoid unnecessary repetition
Omit opinions, impressions,
descriptions and elaborate
explanations
Choose only relevant information
Eliminate redundancy
Reduce sentence length
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
An argument takes a stand on an
issue. It seeks to persuade an
audience of a point of view
It is NOT a description or a summary.
 What is a Thesis?
A thesis statement is a sentence in
which you state an argument about a
topic and then describe, briefly, how
you will prove your argument.
A thesis makes a specific statement
to the reader about what you will be
trying to argue.
 PLANNING AN ARGUMENT
Research both sides of the topic.
Identify the side of the argument you
plan to support.
List the points that support your view
(at least three major points)
Cite authority to support each point by:
i. Explaining and providing reasons why
each point is valid.
ii. Giving examples, opinions, anecdotes,
illustrations
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
TECHNIQUES
Using facts and opinions
Using evidence based on authority
Judging relevance based on authority
Drawing conclusions
Making generalisations and providing
support statements
THE LANGUAGE OF ARGUMENT

Supporting Evidence
i. For example
ii. For instance
iii. Such as
 THE LANGUAGE OF
ARGUMENT
Drawing Conclusions:
i. Consequently
ii. As a result
iii. Therefore
 THE LANGUAGE OF
ARGUMENT
Opposing Viewpoints
i. On the other hand
ii. On the contrary
iii. However
iv. Conversely
WEAKNESSES IN ARGUMENT
The absence of a logical connection
between two or more ideas
False authority
Hasty Generalisations
Sweeping Generalisations
 Argumentative vs. Summary
Writing Techniques
Isolating the issue Selecting the main
ideas
Rational appeals Combining the main
ideas
Rebuttals Using concise
language

Effective Appeals Omitting repetition

A counter argument Deleting statistical
data
Examples, Facts, Omitting examples,
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