Argumentative writing is an academic writing which is also called persuasive writing. It is a rational effort to defend or refute a claim and does not have place for emotions, or anger. Most academic writing falls under this category.

Argumentative writing is done argumentatively. The writer collects all his/her points and presents them logically and constructively. The aim of an argumentative writing is to persuade the audience and convince them to accept the writers point of view. Argumentative essays are expected to be clear and coherent. The writer must be clear about his/her argument.

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

1.         Clarity

2.       Complete

3.       Accurate

4.       Based on sound premises

5.       Logical Avoid arguing in circles

6.       Reasonable

7.       Be based on evidence

8.       Must acknowledge opposition

9.       Avoid fallacies i.e. unqualified generalizations