This document provides guidance on academic writing. It discusses the key components of an argumentative text, including presenting a viewpoint with careful arrangement and support. It emphasizes the importance of revision and editing to strengthen analysis and thinking. The document then outlines the structure for an academic essay, including an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, three body paragraphs with topic sentences and evidence to support the thesis, and a conclusion paragraph. It provides examples of transition words to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs. Finally, it discusses research, style, and the editing process for academic writing.

2. ACADEMIC
WRITING
Argumentative Text
Carefully arranged and
supported presentation of
a viewpoint
Sense of writing situation
Context, genre and audience.
Metacognitive
Awareness
Revision and editing of the
written text.
Analysis
Thinking and process on
writing. It requires the ability
to work with HOTS
(Higher Order Thinking
Skills)

3. Title ( represents purpose of the essay)
Introductory paragraph
First paragraph structure
Second paragraph structure
Third paragraph
Conclusion paragraph

4.  Research for information.
 Brainstorming ideas.
 Supporting ideas with evidences.
 Style, punctuation and paragraphing.
 Genre.
 Transition words.
 Editing process.

5.  General introduction of the topic.
 Background information.
 Thesis statement: It should be expressed
at the end of the introductory
paragraph. It should be debatable and
interesting.
 Grab readers’ attention: you may use
strong statement, use paradox,
anecdotes, shocking statistics, question.

6.  It consists of three paragraphs.
 Each paragraph should have a topic
sentence (main idea and the controlling
idea). Supporting sentences and
illustrated with evidences and examples.
 Support thesis statement.
 Each paragraph should have a
conclusion, terminator sentence
(restatement).
 Use transition words.

7.  To express ideas.
 Starting
 Adding a point
 Developing a point.
 Giving examples.
 Contrasting ideas.
 Explaining.
 To sum up.
 To my mind, I believe that, I assert that, I strongly believe that. ( strong
verbs).
 First of all, On the first line, To begin with, Firstly.
 In addition to, Not only…but also, What’s more, Last but not least.
 Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, To continue.
 To illustrate, For example, For instance.
 However, Nevertheless, On the contrary, In contrast, Despite the fact
that, Nonetheless.
 As a result, Thus, For that reason, Hence,
 Therefore, In summary, In conclusion, To sum up.

8.  Sum up the three body paragraphs or
restate the thesis statement. ( I assert that, I
strongly believe that…)
 You may end up with an interrogative
sentence, end with a piece of advice. Call
for action. (Therefore my advice is…,
Let’s….., Why don’t you…?)

9.  Paragraphing.
 Indentation.
 Spelling.
 Grammar.
 Linking words.
 Punctuation.
 Make any necessary change in your last
draft.