maidoan97 743 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sorry for making a thread that is related to studying xD Today, I had midterm exam for English. I had to write an argumentative essay, and the topic was "Should Japan lower the voting age to 18?" I was able to write 2 reasons why they shouldn't, so I thought I did pretty good with my essay. However, 5 minutes before time is up, I realized that I forgot to write the opposing opinions. I was able to prove my points but I did not "argue" like I was supposed to. When I realized my mistake, I didn't do anything about it cuz I thought I wouldn't have enough time to rewrite the paragraphs. The essay worths 40 points. How many points do you think I will get? xD The exam was this morning and I'm still freaking out over my stupid mistake tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coordi_Oppa 458 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 i think 72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenny 2,917 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Maybe 30 depending how good the stuff you actually wrote is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoe 1,529 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 at least you wrote something, you will pass for trying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Shrek 8,980 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The answer is, and always will be, 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreofsoul 1,554 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yes, a good argumentative essay should have a counterargument. I hope you still get a good grade though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepyPanda 5,157 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nooooo making mistakes on exams is so scaryyyyy. I remember last year I wrote a language analysis essay, and I thought I did fine but I got the newspaper's political bias wrong so I used all wrong points. I freaked out and almost cried. (still got 95% for it though, but I freaked out anyway) To answer your question, I'm pretty sure you do need to have a counter-argument and a rebuttal in an argumentative essay, but you should ask your teacher, they'll be able to tell you the specific criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Lipstick 510 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yes, the clue is in it's name itself "argumentative". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only me 114 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 maybe u can get points because u're trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite Flying 79 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Argumentative essay are for/against the topic. Analytical essay require both sides. But ask your teacher if you want to be 100% sure on what were you supposed to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turquoise113 215 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Maybe a just pass? Cause missing the counter arguments is like missing the 2nd half important part of the essay which makes the examiner thinks your paper is incomplete. Don't fret, at least now you'll learn from your mistake. What I always do is set my time when I write my essays, I try not to write too much of section A (for) so I can concentrate on both section A (for) and B (against). The key is time management goodluck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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