Introduction
An argument in a text starts with a thesis. The thesis gives the audience the main idea of the paper and shows the direction for the development of the discussion. The thesis is followed by primary support and explores the topic. One of the main goals of a writer is to choose primary support for the thesis. Properly selected information needs to be structured and presented in a way that would make the argument coherent, convincing, and easy to follow for potential readers. There are a few universal criteria that primary support should meet to fulfill its purpose.
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Writers need to choose clear evidence to make the argument compelling. The main points of a paper should be described in enough detail and reinforced by data based on specific examples that are narrow enough for readers to focus on them. Primary support also needs to be directly related to the thesis to ensure that the paper is coherent and convincing. It is necessary to avoid irrelevant details and maintain the focus on key points. Prewriting helps the author to develop a clearer vision of the argument and choose primary support for the thesis. Writers need to carefully choose the evidence and provide facts, observations, judgments, and expert testimony. The sources of this information need to be reliable and appropriately selected, they may include academic articles, books, and newspapers.
To properly structure a text, it is required to define the main points that make up the thesis. These points need to be articulated in the topic sentences of the paragraphs. The body of the paper is divided into paragraphs consisting of topic sentences, followed by supporting evidence. The purpose of a topic sentence is to state one of the points of the paper. This point is then explored in the rest of the paragraph.
Conclusion
Following the general rules of structure helps the writer to make their point of view easy to understand and follow. Thesis statements introduce the author’s position and provide a roadmap for the line of the argument. Properly chosen primary support consisting of relevant information from reliable sources is the key to the success of the paper. Body paragraphs study individual aspects of the thesis statement providing topic sentences and the evidence to support them.