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What is the relationship and importance of the two elements, purpose and thesis, in writing a sound argumentative paper? Also there should be at least 2-3 reference sources.

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The benefits of purpose and thesis are presented. References are also provided to further validate the findings.

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Purpose and Thesis:

The purpose in an argumentative writing is to persuade your reader with a specific position you are taking on a certain topic. That position should be on a controversial issue rather than on "something already known, trivial, or widely accepted" (Duffin, 1998). Writing about second amendment, for instance, could make a controversial topic because different people have ...

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