Argumentative Text and Example

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📝 Social Function

What is Argumentative Text for? An argumentative text uses evidence and facts 

to prove whether or not a thesis is true, so two sides of an issue are presented in 

it. This text covers the most important arguments for and against. 

📝 Text Structure

Here is an explanation of a argumentative text's structure.

1. Thesis : presents the issue of concern.

Example : I personally think that plastic bag waste is one of the biggest causes 

of environmental pollution problems in the world. Here are some reason why I 

think so.

2. Arguments : present the reasons for concern, leading to the recommendation.

Example, 

•  Argument 1 : First plastic bags are made from ethylene that is a non- renewable natural resources If people use more plastic, it means that the depletion of the natural resource is faster.
• Argument 2 : Second, plastics are made of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Plastic bags are difficult to decompose in soil and take between 100 and 500 years.
• Argument 3 : Third, some people burn plastics to deal with plastic waste But the combustion process is less than perfect and does not break down the plastic particies completely it leaves dioxins in the air When humans inhale this dioxin, humans will be susceptible to various diseases including cancer nervous system disorders, hepatitis, liver swelling, and depression.

3. Recommendation : presents the statement of what ought or ought not to 

happen. The author tries to invite and persuade the reader to do something.

Example : It is indeed impossible to eliminate the use of plastic bags 100% but 

the most feasible is to reuse plastic reduce plastic use and recycle Finally, there 

may be government regulation to reduce the use of plastic.

📝 Language Features and Language Component

There are some language features of argumentative text :

1. It contains the author's thoughts, ideas, views, and opinions.

2. It is accompanied by logical reasons, facts or events that occurred, as well

as information from several sources such as data graphics, pictures, and other

things that can be accepted by reason.

3. It is presented using analysis and analogy.

It’s mean like do deeper investigation into the topic that discussed on the text,

knowing the exact source.

4. It is usually written as a non-fiction text and ends with a conclusion.

Conclusion is used as an epilogue placed at the end of a piece of writing or text.

Conclusions are drawn based on research and consideration of the discussion in

the text.

5. Logical connectives, logical connectives are words or symbols which are used

to form a complex sentence from two simple sentences by connecting them. Some

logical connectives are if, then, unless.

Here are some examples of logical connective sentences.

a. If, then

Examples :

If John doesn't study, then his grades will drop.

b. If and only if

Examples:

If and only if Ronald passes the pre exam, will he get selected.

c. Unless

Examples:

Unless I'm mistaken. There are around 270 million people in Indonesia.

6. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, feelings, emotions, states, actions, concepts,

experiences, and qualities that we cannot see, taste, touch, smell, or hear.

Here are some examples of abstract nouns: honesty, intelligence, bravery. Names

of subjects are abstract nouns, for example: science, chemistry, geography.

7. Technical term is a word, phrase, or acronym that professionals or experts use

in their specific field to help save time when communicating with other

knowledgeable professionals.

There are some technical terms in technology such as malware and phishing.

Example Of Argumentative Text

The Garbage Pollution

Since the beginning of the 2010 decade, waste accumulation has become one of the problems faced by Indonesian society. Waste that is not managed properly and properly is piled up, causing environmental pollution and natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.

Based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of the Republic of Indonesia, in 2023 there will be 18.3 million tons of waste buried in Indonesia every year. This also makes Indonesia the fifth largest waste producing country in the world.

It is not without reason that this waste accumulation occurs due to the lack of good and correct waste management in Indonesia. Apart from that, there are still many Indonesian people who are not disciplined regarding environmental cleanliness. There are still many people who throw rubbish carelessly or cut down forests and trees illegally.

Therefore, the best solution to overcome the problem of waste accumulation is the establishment of strict regulations and laws regarding waste management, as well as strict sanctions for people who violate these laws and regulations.

In conclusion, It's not too late for us to start cleaner and healthier habits by managing waste properly and correctly. That way, waste accumulation in Indonesia will no longer happen.

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Sejak awal dekade 2010, penumpukan sampah menjadi salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat Indonesia. Sampah yang tidak dikelola secara baik dan benar tertimbun hingga menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan dan bencana alam, seperti banjir dan tanah longsor.

Berdasarkan data dari Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK) Republik Indonesia, pada tahun 2023 terdapat 18,3 juta ton sampah yang tertimbun di Indonesia setiap tahunnya. Hal ini pun menjadikan Indonesia sebagai negara penghasil sampah terbesar kelima di dunia.

Bukan tanpa alasan, penimbunan sampah ini terjadi karena kurangnya pengelolaan sampah yang baik dan benar di Indonesia. Selain itu, masih banyak masyarakat Indonesia yang tidak disiplin terkait kebersihan lingkungan. Masih banyak masyarakat yang membuang sampah sembarangan atau melakukan penebangan hutan dan pohon secara liar.

Oleh sebab itu, solusi terbaik untuk menanggulangi permasalahan penumpukan sampah ini adalah penetapan peraturan dan hukum yang tegas terkait pengelolaan sampah, sekaligus sanksi yang tegas bagi masyarakat yang melanggar hukum dan peraturan tersebut.

Kesimpulan :

Belum terlambat bagi kita untuk memulai kebiasaan yang lebih bersih dan sehat dengan mengelola sampah secara baik dan benar. Dengan begitu, penimbunan sampah di Indonesia pun tidak akan terjadi lagi.

Artikel : Detik.com

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The Unequal Education

Education in Indonesia today is still quite far behind education in other countries in the world. In fact, Indonesia itself is still inferior to our neighboring countries, namely Malaysia and Singapore, in the field of education.

This can be seen from the large number of residents who have received education up to tertiary institutions. In fact, in Indonesia, the number of people who receive education is still far behind other countries, especially in underdeveloped places such as NTB, NTT, Papua and many other places.

The backwardness of education in these places is due to the unequal distribution of education in Indonesia. The government only builds educational facilities in urban areas, especially the island of Java. Not only that, the limited number of teachers in that place also contributes to the increasingly remote access to education in that place.

As a result, education in Indonesia is unequal and tends to lag behind, so it is not able to compete with other countries in the world.

conclusion, This unequal education system can have a negative impact on the future of the Indonesian nation where some groups of people from certain areas do not have sufficient knowledge to play a role in developing their country and cannot develop in urban communities.

Artikel : DetikJateng.com

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Natural Disasters

Natural destruction is one of the biggest problems faced by humanity in this modern era.

Almost every day we are treated to news of various kinds of disasters, such as floods, landslides, droughts and forest fires. This natural disaster claimed lives and property. Innocent plants and animals also become victims.

This incident is a result of the lifestyle of most modern humans which is not environmentally friendly.

Conclusion, To overcome or avoid natural disasters, let's work together to protect the environment around us to avoid landslides or floods.

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