This document provides an organizer for structuring an argument. It suggests including a claim, evidence to support the claim such as facts, figures, and statistics, and reasons why readers should accept the claim. It also notes that other perspectives on the subject should be acknowledged and responded to.

1. Argument Organizer Name:
Evidence
• Facts
• Figures
• Statistics
• Observations
Claim
What is the main
point you will argue?
Evidence Evidence Evidence
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Reason
Why should readers
accept your claim?
Reason
Acknowledge Respond
Acknowledge
& Respond
to other
perspectives on
the subject
Claim
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