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Becoming a Master of Argument, Step One: Planning the Smart Way

Academic argument demands that you avoid simplifying complicated issues and weigh all sides of a controversial matter before deciding the ultimate course which should be taken. Because of this, it's helpful to work from "the bottom up," openly considering all the potential pros/cons, strengths/weaknesses, and various types of evidence which support or challenge different standpoints, before taking your final stance. If you try to work from the top down, starting with a knee-jerk reaction and then figuring out reasons to support that reaction, you'll most likely wind up writing an argument which is less logically sound and oversimplifies the issue.

For over a century, horror films have captivated audiences with their depictions of evil and depravity. In recent decades, other forms of horror media (television shows, video games, online "creepypastas") have also enjoyed great popularity. Some critics argue that horror media plays a detrimental role in our society, while defenders assert that such media can provide positive mental and psychological results for consumers. In a well-developed argument, develop a position on the extent to which horror media is beneficial to the human psyche. Use appropriate evidence from your knowledge, experiences, or reading to support your stance.

Before we start weighing all the possibilities, jot down your initial thoughts on this question. What's your gut reaction? Do you feel as though there's more potential for good or bad to result from consuming horror media?

Now, you've established your basic feelings on the topic, but notice that the prompt is pushing you to see the issue in more complex terms; it features the key phrase "the extent to which". THIS QUESTION BEGS FOR YOU TO QUALIFY!Thus, it's perfect for "bottom-up" planning, and considering multiple angles rather than reducing it to a simple issue.

The chart on the next page is meant to guide you to think in the "correct" way to develop a more refined position. Ideally, when writing full-on argument responses, you begin by establishing your baseline feeling on the issue, then look more objectively at the issue, pushing yourself to think of what those on "the other side" would argue. Once you've carefully weighed the various possibilities, you'll then refine your thinking into a more polished thesis, then crank out your essay!

NOTE: Your pre-writing in real essays doesn't HAVE to look exactly like this. Just know that it's important to think aboutreasonsour society still valuesor shunsindividuality and self-sufficiency, andconcrete exampleswhich prove that those reasons are valid points. Come up with as many as you can. Once you've done this, develop a thesis on the back of the page. Make sure that it is specific, assertive, acknowledges exceptions or limitations if necessary, and includes a rationaledon't leave the reader asking, "you think this BECAUSE...?"

Reasons/ideas about why horror media is beneficial, and examples to support (from your personal experiences, observations of others, knowledge of history or current events, etc.)	Reasons/ideas about why horror media is detrimental, and examples to support (from your personal experiences, observations of others, knowledge of history or current events,etc.)

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