UNM-Valencia Library:
Argumentative Essay Model

Model

• Pros and Cons Calculator
• Class Exercise

Best Information Strategy

• Use Issues and Controversies or Points of View Reference Center for ideas.
• Use concept mapping tools to identify the positions of agreement and disagreement in the essay.
  • Concept mapping (source is Northwest Missouri State)
  • Spicynodes
  • Mindmup
  • bubbl us
  • Coggle It
  • Creately
• Find a source to support each areas of disagreement.
• Use information about author to determine credibility and authority (Find author info)

Best Searching Strategy

• Search using keywords from concept map.
• Supporting criteria could include antedotes, examples, stories, statistics or other facts.

Possible Sources

• Background information sources
  • Issues and Controversies
  • Points of View Reference Center
  • Opposing Views in Context
  • CQ Researcher
• Beginning databases
  • Proquest
  • Academic Search Complete.
  • Expanded Academic Index.
  • Gale Reference Center Gold .
• Advanced Databases
  • Choose subject specific database from the complete list is on All Databases or the selected list by subject at Databases by Subject.