Exposition and Argumentation

Exposition and Argumentation
Exposition is a type of writing in common. An expository usually explains something , such as the process of making a machine ,the causes of a natural or social phenomenon , the planning of a project ,or the solution of a problem. For an object, exposition mainly deals with processes and relationships . For a historical event ,we discuss its cause and effect ,its nature, and its signifition in history.
The methods which are good for paragraph development are also good for expository essays . for example:
1.Illustration. It is the of example to illustrate a point. A successful illustration
paper depends on
1)A wise selection of sufficient examples which are specific and typical ,
interesting and relevant
2).An expert arrangement of these examples ---similar or related examples Should be grouped together and arranged climactically.
2.Division and classification . when using division or classification in your writ-
ing , keep in mind the following guidelines:
1).choose an appropriate principle of division /classification suited to your
purpose
2).apply your principle consistently and thoroughly ,and avoid overlapping
3. comparison and contrast .
When you write a comparison /contrast paper, you explain or clarify for one of the three following purposes:
1). To present information about something unfamiliar by comparing it
with something familiar.
2). To show the superiority of one thing by comparing it with another .
3). To show the reader of the similarities and differences of two things to
help the reader understand or evaluate them.
When you write a comparison/contrast paper, keep in mind the following principles of selection and development:
1). Only items of the same general class can be compared/contrasted.
2). A comparion/contrast essay usually follows one of these two patterns: The subject-by-subject or the point-by-point pattern.
3). A comparison/contrast essay should be balanced; the two items being
compared/contrasted are to be given equal treatment.
4). The comparison/contrast should be supported by concrete and
relevant facts.
5). A comparison/contrast shows similarities and differences in order to
make a particular point.
4. Cause and Effect
Determining causes and effects is a complex process. When writing the y of paper , try to remember the following logical requirements:
1). Do not over-simplify causes.
2). Beware especially making a mistake in logic known as the fallacy of
post hos ,ergo propter hos— Latin words meaning “after this
therefore because of this .
3). Distinguish between direct and indirect caust and effects and
between major and minor causes and effects.
4). Do not omit links in a chain of causes and effects.
5). Be objective and support the analysis with solid, factual evidence. 5. Definition .
Definition is necessary when one uses a term that may have various denotative Or connotative meanings or shades of meaning . Definition papers consist mostly of extended or informal definitions. Keep in mind the following points: 1). A definition paper discusses abstract terms such as liberty,equality, Beauty,love,socialism,etc, the denotative and especially connotative meanings of which are often different to different people.
2). A definition paper answers fully ,though often implicitly, the
question “what is …..?”
3). Definition paper follow no set pattern.
4). A D.P. may be either deductive or inductive.
Argumentation
An Argumentation essay tries to make the reader agree with its point of view support it ,to persuade him to change his mind or behavior, and to approve a
policy or a course of action that it proposes.
If you wish to write a good argumentative essay, you should do your best to meet the following requirements.
1). A debatable point
2). Sufficient evidence
3). Good logic
4). Clear logic
5). Good use of the other three types of writing – description ,narration . and especially the various methods of exposition.
6). An honest and friendly attitude。