Argument Paper Checklist Template
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2Argument Paper
checklist
DESCRIPTION
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CRITERIA
Hook
Did I use a statistic, fact, incident, rhetorical
question, or other technique to grab the attention
of my audience?
Is the hook interesting?
Does it support my claim?
Claim
Do I state my position clearly?
Do I avoid using “I think” or “my opinion is…”?
Do I briefly refer to each of my 3 main arguments
(warrants) in my claim?
Warrant 1
Does my warrant support my claim?
Is the first warrant the weakest argument?
Do the details specifically support this warrant?
Warrant 2
Does this warrant support my claim?
Do the details specifically support this warrant?
Warrant 3
Does this warrant support my claim?
Is the third warrant the strongest argument?
Do the details specifically support this warrant?
Concession
Do I recognize what the opposing viewpoint
might say?
Do I explain that it is the viewpoint or opinion
rather than simply stating a statistic or fact?
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