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I am a lawyer in the Washington, D.C. area. I tutor in the test prep space - primarily for the SAT, ACT, and LSAT. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013, where I was a National Merit Scholar. I then spent one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing compa...
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Ryan
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A tutor can guide you through the process of moving from a general topic to a specific, arguable claim—one that takes a position rather than just stating a fact. They'll help you identify the difference between a thesis that's too broad ("Social media affects society") versus one that's specific and debatable ("Social media algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, which undermines informed civic participation"). Through targeted feedback, tutors can help you refine your thesis so it's narrow enough to support with evidence in your essay, yet substantial enough to sustain a full argument.
A strong argumentative essay acknowledges opposing viewpoints to show you've considered multiple perspectives—this actually strengthens your credibility. A tutor can teach you the difference between dismissing a counterargument and refuting it with evidence. They'll help you structure a counterargument section where you present the opposing view fairly, then systematically dismantle it using your own evidence or logic. This approach demonstrates intellectual honesty while keeping your argument in control, rather than letting the counterargument dominate your essay.
Not all evidence carries equal weight in argumentative writing. A tutor can help you distinguish between anecdotal evidence (a single story), statistical data (numbers that show patterns), expert testimony (credible sources), and logical reasoning—and when each type is most persuasive. They'll guide you in evaluating whether your sources are credible and current, and how to integrate evidence smoothly into your paragraphs so it directly supports your claim rather than sitting as an isolated quote. Strong argumentative writers learn to select evidence strategically based on their audience and the specific claim they're defending.
Logical fallacies—like ad hominem attacks, straw man arguments, or false dilemmas—can undermine even well-researched arguments. A tutor can teach you to recognize common fallacies and help you revise sentences where they appear. For example, attacking your opponent's character instead of their argument (ad hominem) weakens your position, as does oversimplifying the opposing view (straw man). Through peer review-style feedback on your drafts, tutors help you catch these errors before submission and strengthen your reasoning so each claim follows logically from your evidence.
Argumentative essays require strategic organization—not just listing reasons, but arranging them in an order that builds momentum and logic. A tutor can help you decide whether to lead with your strongest evidence (to hook readers immediately) or save it for last (to leave a lasting impression). They'll also help you create smooth transitions between paragraphs that show how each new point connects to your thesis and previous arguments, rather than feeling like isolated claims. This creates a cohesive argument where readers can follow your reasoning from introduction through conclusion.
Revision for argumentative writing is different from general proofreading—it's about testing whether your argument actually works. A tutor can help you read your essay as a skeptical reader would: Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence that advances your argument? Is every piece of evidence actually relevant, or does it just support a tangent? Are there places where you've made claims without sufficient support? Tutors provide targeted feedback on strengthening weak arguments, cutting unnecessary tangents, and ensuring your evidence is doing the persuasive work you intend, rather than just being present.
The tone of a persuasive op-ed differs significantly from an academic argumentative essay or a formal debate brief. A tutor can help you understand how your audience and context shape your voice—whether you're writing for peers, teachers, or the general public. They'll guide you in balancing conviction with credibility: sounding confident in your position without being dismissive or overly emotional. This includes choosing precise, formal language for academic arguments while avoiding jargon that alienates readers, and knowing when passionate language is persuasive versus when it undermines your ethos as a reasonable, thoughtful writer.
Many student writers include relevant evidence but fail to explain how it connects to their claim—leaving readers to make the logical leap themselves. A tutor can teach you to explicitly analyze your evidence by answering: What does this prove? How does it address my specific claim? What assumption does the reader need to accept for this evidence to work? This is where argumentative writing becomes sophisticated: the analysis and explanation of evidence matters as much as the evidence itself. Tutors help you develop this analytical voice so readers understand exactly why each piece of evidence strengthens your position.
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