a logically developed body with clear points and good supporting arguments

[bamboo--tw]

The structure of a well-written essay should include at least an introduction, a logically developed body with clear points and good supporting arguments, and a conclusion.


Hi,

Is it better to reword the bolded part as "a logically developed body with clear and good supporting arguments?" Thank you.

 

[se16teddy]

No. .

 

[bamboo--tw]

Thanks Teddy.

But doesn't "points" and "arguments" in the base sentence amount to each, and therefore aren't they redundant?

 

[se16teddy]

In this context, I suppose that each point is supported by good arguments explaining why the author believes the point is true and worth making. A point is a simple statement of what you think is true; an argument justifies why you think the point is true and / or relevant.

 

[bamboo--tw]

In this context, I suppose that each point is supported by good arguments explaining why the author believes the point is true and worth making. A point is a simple statement of what you think is true; an argument justifies why you think the point is true and relevant.

Thanks, Teddy.
I think i get it now. Arguments in the base sentence is close to "reasons" in meaning, right?

 

[se16teddy]

Thanks, Teddy.
I think i get it now. Arguments in the base sentence is close to "reasons" in meaning, right?

Yes, whereas I suppose that here points is roughly synonymous with headings.