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Examples of Organizational Strategies
Induction Deduction COMPOSITION WORKSHOP
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Inductive arguments begin with the Deductive arguments begin with the
context of the debate and move to writer’s claim and move to the specific
supporting evidence and more specific evidence that supports the claim.
observations. They end with thesis and Thesis statements are found in the
call to action. introduction and the call to action in
the conclusion.
The audience consists of mostly The audience consists mostly of
students who value having access teachers who will generally agree with
to their phones and may not agree with the claim and understand the evidence;
the claim (or know a great deal about therefore, the thesis is placed in the
the research), so the essay begins an introduction and then followed by a
introduction to the debate followed by combination of reasons and evidence
reasons and evidence. The thesis and before the final call to action.
call to action are placed at the end after
the audience has heard the full argument.

SKILLS REASONING AND ORGANIZATION
AP ® PRACTICE Developing a Line of Reasoning

After analyzing your audience, choose either inductive or deductive reasoning
to present your claims and evidence. Begin your argument by describing the
problem you wish to solve and either stating your claim or posing a question.
(Note: You will learn how to write full introductions and conclusions in later units.)
Choose one of the following methods.

Induction Deduction
Describe the problem and then pose Describe the problem and present
a question. your thesis.

In the conclusion, present a thesis In the conclusion, explain the
that answers the question and your significance of the idea and end
call to action. with your final call to action.

• Write two or more body paragraphs presenting your reasons and supported
with evidence that appeals to your audience.
• Incorporate an explanation and discussion of the evidence.

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