Argumentative Paper For College

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Argumentative papers provide individuals with the opportunity to discuss a topic from different viewpoints. And in a sturdy argumentative paper an individual needs to claim a position that they can support and is a position where a student can discuss both the opposing and supporting views (Skwire, Wiener 323). This I learned is crucial to have when writing argumentative papers and is a skill that I am anxious, yet interested to do. Since discussing a topic with others can further my knowledge on the topic and can aid me in revising my perspective. However, I am anxious to present an arguable topic since I am at risk of being proven wrong. I also risk being proven wrong. Especially, since taking a perspective on a topic demands that I provide

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