This website gives an excellent description of what is contained in argument essays, including the focus, thesis, topic sentences, body paragraphs, and common conclusions. Note what he describes as important elements in the thesis: SIRV. You might want to bookmark this page so that you can refer back to it as you complete this course. You might want to check out other links at the site , all dealing with some kind of writing and grammar. This is an online Frosh English website.
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