Research-based Argumentative Essay (Lesson 3)

Vocabulary flashcards covering concepts from Lesson 3: Research-based Argumentative Essay.

Research-based argumentative essay

An essay presenting the writer’s position on an issue with support from research studies; requires use of sources and aims to persuade the reader.

Explanation essay

An essay that answers the question 'why' and informs readers about why something happens; research is not required.

Blog

An online personal journal or diary entry posted online; may entertain, inform, or persuade and does not require research.

Annotated bibliography

A list of sources with brief descriptions of content, used to plan research and evaluate relevance, reliability, and opposing positions.

Research question

A guiding question for the research that typically has two or more opposing viewpoints and shapes the argumentative essay.

Contentious issue

An issue with clear opposing sides or viewpoints.

Opposing viewpoints

The alternative position or positions on a given issue.

Divorce legalization (Philippines)

An example of a contentious issue used to illustrate formulating a research question.

Same-sex marriage legalization (Philippines)

An example of a contentious issue used to illustrate formulating a research question.

Waste segregation

The practice of separating waste streams for recycling or proper disposal.

Eco-tourism

Tourism focused on natural areas with emphasis on conservation and benefits to local communities.

Thesis statement

The main point or central argument of the paper; states the stand and guides the essay’s organization.

Outline

A structured plan listing the thesis, arguments, opposing views, and sources to organize the writing.

Paraphrase

Restating someone else’s ideas in your own words.

Summary

A brief restatement of the main points from a source.

Direct quotation

An exact copy of words from a source, used with quotation marks and proper citation.

Citation conventions

Rules for citing sources within the text and in the references section.

Intellectual honesty

Acknowledging all sources and avoiding plagiarism in writing.

Acceptable sources

Sources deemed credible based on relevance, reliability, and currency.

Reliability

The trustworthiness and consistency of a source’s information.

Pre-writing tasks

Activities before drafting the essay, such as topic selection, research questions, and planning.

Research process

The sequence of steps from formulating questions, finding sources, taking notes, evaluating sources, to planning the essay.

Two opposing viewpoints

The existence of at least two sides on an issue that the essay must address.