Discuss one piece of evidence per paragraph. This provides direction and clarity in the essay. It also makes it easier to read. Each paragraph should relate to the thesis statement. Write as many paragraphs as it takes to support your thesis. Although the five-paragraph essay format is common for an argumentative essay, write more supporting paragraphs than just the minimum three used in this format if you have more points to make (Reference 1).
Explain how the evidence you collected during your research bolsters your thesis. This gives credence to your research. Use anecdotal, logical, factual or statistical evidence to support it (Reference 1).
Provide counterarguments in your essay. These paragraphs should discuss other points of view, but it isn't necessary to explain how the points of view are wrong. Instead, discuss how the perspectives are not current or possibly are not well-researched (Reference 1). Write in an objective and logical tone. Also anticipate arguments readers might state against your evidence or your logic. Write one to two paragraphs of counterarguments (Reference 2).
Use transitions that clearly conclude the argument from the previous paragraph and introduce the next topic. Transitions keep an essay body together and help the flow of the essay to proceed smoothly (Reference 1). If your paper reads like several separate sections that have no connection, it will be necessary to add some logical transitions. Some transitions include "finally," "however," "in addition" and "have in common." (Reference 3).
Write your topic sentence as your first sentence. The next sentence can be used to explain the topic sentence. Write a sentence or a few words to introduce your evidence. For example, write, "According to. . .," or "It is necessary to understand the facts to grasp this problem." Provide your evidence in your next sentences. Tell the reader how he or she can interpret the evidence you gave. This is usually a minimum of one to three sentences. Finally, write a concluding sentence that states how the topic sentence assists the reader in understanding your paper's thesis or how the topic sentence proves your point (Reference 2).