THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY • Your essay must be argumentative and relevant to the group of articles that you have sourced. Definition of an Argumentative Essay An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue. It could be that both sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is presented more forcefully than the other. It all depends on the writer, and what side he supports the most. The general structure of an argumentative essay follows this format: Introduction: Attention Grabber, Background, Information, Statement. Body: Body paragraphs (Each paragraph should present a major argument that you want to convey to the reader). Use diagrammatic representation if necessary • Counterargument: An argument to refute earlier arguments and give weight to the actual position. Conclusion: Rephrasing the statement, major points, call to attention, or concluding remarks. ntative Essay​