{"id":9612,"date":"2026-05-05T09:39:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/?post_type=artikel&#038;p=9612"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:35:35","slug":"writing-an-essay","status":"publish","type":"artikel","link":"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/en\/artikel\/writing-an-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing an Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"was-ist-ein-argumentativer-essay\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmittodogelb.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmittodogelb.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmittodogelb-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmittodogelb-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmittodogelb-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"Icon: Write a to-do list.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>What is an argumentative essay?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>The argumentative essay originates from the North American writing tradition and follows a clear, comprehensible structure. Its goal is to convince readers through a coherent line of reasoning and to encourage further reflection. At the center stands a clearly formulated thesis statement or research question that you address through argumentation.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a seminar paper or term paper, an essay does not aim to present a topic in its entirety. Instead, you focus on a concise line of argument. Arguments, examples, and literature are selected deliberately and linked logically.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>clear thematic focus<\/li>\n<li>a recognizable personal position<\/li>\n<li>a personal yet academically sound style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"aufbau-und-zentrale-merkmale\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitstiftlila.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitstiftlila.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitstiftlila-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitstiftlila-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitstiftlila-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"Icon: Sketch rough ideas with a pen.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Structure and key features<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>An argumentative essay is usually divided into three parts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Introduction: topic and thesis statement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the introduction, you introduce your topic and formulate a debatable thesis statement or research question. It should be neither too general nor purely descriptive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Main body: developing arguments<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>The main body consists of several paragraphs, each developing one argument. Ideally, each paragraph begins with a key sentence that clarifies the line of thought.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>examples<\/li>\n<li>references to academic literature<\/li>\n<li>consideration of opposing viewpoints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion: reflection and return to the thesis<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the conclusion, you return to your initial thesis and reflect on how convincingly your argumentation supports it. New arguments are not introduced here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"vorgehensweise-schritt-fr-schritt\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitlupeblau.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitlupeblau.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitlupeblau-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitlupeblau-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/blattmitlupeblau-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"Icon: Examine a text closely with a magnifying glass.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Procedure: step by step<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Finding and narrowing down a topic<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>What surprises or intrigues me?<\/li>\n<li>Where do I see a contradiction or need for clarification?<\/li>\n<li>Which perspective is missing so far?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Preparing and researching<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Clarify how much and what type of literature is expected. Only by referring to academic sources do you participate in the scholarly discussion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reading lists from the seminar<\/li>\n<li>subject\u2011specific literature search via the university library<\/li>\n<li>research using suitable keywords<\/li>\n<li>snowball principle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Structuring and writing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>formulate a concise and focused thesis statement<\/li>\n<li>collect and organize arguments<\/li>\n<li>develop arguments paragraph by paragraph<\/li>\n<li>revise introduction and conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Writing also means thinking: while writing, your position may become more precise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"headline\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n<h3>Revising<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Is my position clear?<\/li>\n<li>Do I include relevant literature?<\/li>\n<li>Is the argumentation logically structured?<\/li>\n<li>Does the conclusion connect back to the introduction?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"zitat merksatz\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb.png 1500w\" alt=\"Icon: An exclamation mark.\" width=\"1456\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"zitat_inner\">\n<p class=\"text\">Writing processes rarely follow a linear path. Moving back and forth between planning, writing, and revising is normal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"leitfragen-fr-dein-schreiben\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/notitzbuchmitzahlengruen.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/notitzbuchmitzahlengruen.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/notitzbuchmitzahlengruen-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/notitzbuchmitzahlengruen-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/notitzbuchmitzahlengruen-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"Icon: Notebook.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Guiding questions for your writing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>What am I claiming in this paragraph?<\/li>\n<li>Why is this argument important?<\/li>\n<li>Which source supports my statement?<\/li>\n<li>How does this paragraph connect to the previous one?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"zitat merksatz\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/einausrufezeichengelb.png 1500w\" alt=\"Icon: An exclamation mark.\" width=\"1456\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"zitat_inner\">\n<p class=\"text\">The argumentative essay offers plenty of room for your own position. At the same time, it requires deliberate selection and avoiding overly descriptive writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"hufig-gestellte-fragen\" class=\"headline has-icon\">\n<div class=\"icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" src=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot.png 1500w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-1456x1280.png 1456w, https:\/\/leko.service.th-nuernberg.de\/owl\/wp-content\/uploads\/zweifragezeichenrot-768x675.png 768w\" alt=\"Icon: Two question marks.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">May I express my own opinion in the essay?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">Yes. In an argumentative essay, you present your own position, which must be academically reasoned and supported.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">May I write in the first person?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">Often yes. Whether the first person is allowed depends on the requirements of the course.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq question\">Do I have to consider counterarguments?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"faq answer\">Usually yes. A convincing argumentation shows that you know and can contextualize other positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden\">argumentative essay argumentation thesis<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an argumentative essay? The argumentative essay originates from the North American writing tradition and follows a clear, comprehensible structure. Its goal is to convince readers through a coherent line of reasoning and to encourage further reflection. 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