Main Point in Argument

Your main point in argument is the position you take on the issue (or topic) about which you are writing. When you are free to choose an issue, choose something that matters to you. When you are assigned an issue, try to find some part of it that matters to you.

In argument, the topic sentence (in a paragraph) or thesis statement (in an essay) usually includes the issue / topic and your position about it. Here is an example of a topic sentence for a paragraph:

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Remember that the main point for an essay can be a little broader than one for a paragraph (see “Paragraphs vs. Essays in Argument”).

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Whereas the topic sentence focuses on just one type of charitable organization, the thesis statement sets up a discussion of different ways to help different charities.