CSET - Writing An Organized Argument Graphic

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Cape Henlopen Literacy Specialist

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Writing An Organized Argument - CSET

CSET	Example
Make a Claim (overall thesis statement, opinion, stance)	Businesses can be more successful when they use good marketing tools such as a market plan and an information about what the customer wants.
Set-Up (the source, where your information comes from)	In the article entitled “Great Ice Cream Companies” the author states that ...
Evidence #1 (data to support the claim)	(continued from above)...his best profits have been a result of offering many different flavors and in avertising those to the right customers.  He knows his demographic and ages of his cutomers and uses clever colors in his ads to get their attention.
Tie In: explain your ideas about #1	Children like bright colors and they remember them when they decide on what ice cream to buy.
Evidence (data to support the claim)	The website stated that “Many customers come into his ice cream stores because they know that they can get service quickly and efficiently.”
Tie In: explain your ideas about #2	People don’t really want to wait to get an ice cream treat so they appreciate fast service.
Evidence (data to support the claim)	The author of the article suggests that if a customer is satisfied, he will return for repeat business.
Tie In: explain your ideas about #3	Because of a good, quick service, many people will have a favorite ice cream store that they return to again and again.
Conclusion	That’s really good for business profits!