TRIQAP is helpful for make an argumentative paragraph

“TRIQAP” stands for:

T          =          Topic Sentence (Reason)

R          =          Restrictive (Specifically, …)

I           =          Illustration (For example, …)

Q         =          “Quote” (Kutipan)

A          =          Analysis (Explanation of how I and Q prove T.  So what?)

P          =          Point (Point sentence)

Remember, A TRIQAP is a PARAGRAPH. Each letter = a sentence within that paragraph.

WRITE THE “T”

 “T” in the “TRIQAP” means topic sentence. The first sentence of every paragraph sh 4ould state the topic of that paragraph; in this case, that is your reason. Look at the following topic sentence:

Watching TV too much is bad for student.

WRITE THE “R”

“R” stands for “restrictive sentence”. You should restrict your topic sentence.  In other words, make your topic sentence more specific. See the following example:

Specifically, ___________________________________________________

Specifically, it may interfere with heir learning hours. 

 WRITE THE “I”

“I” means “illustration” or example. The next sentence should be an example that supports your topic sentence or reason. The second sentence usually begins with “for example,… or for instance,… or to illustrate…”.  Look at the following example:

For example/For instance,_________________________________________

For example, it may harm their health such as damaging their eyesight. And the other example, if they are too often watching TV, they will forget or maybe forget their homework and it was very bad.

WRITE THE “Q”

“Q” stands for “Quote”. Following the illustration, is a quote from a secondary source that proves your example is relevant and true. You must use the appropriate punctuation: According to one expert, “ …” (author page).  You do not have to include the whole quote; you can isolate part of it. All quotes should be cited properly. for example :

According to the book we have ever read, watching TV too much can lead to someone being lazy.

WRITE THE “A”

“A” means analyze. These sentences should explain how your example (“I”) and quote (“Q”) prove your reason.  Ask yourself, so what after the “I” and “Q”.  The answer to that question is your analysis. Look at the following example:

Clearly, watching TV too much is a bad habit and very detrimental. Therefore, do beneficial an activity such as reading book is better than excessive watching TV.

WRITE THE “P”

“P” means point sentence. The final sentence of the paragraph should sum up your point.The final sentence should essentially repeat your first sentence. See the following example:

To conclude, excessive watching TV is not good for student because it will make them become lazy.

PUT IT TOGETHER :

Watching TV too much is bad for student. Specifically, it may interfere with heir learning hours. For example, it may harm their health such as damaging their eyesight. And the other example, if they are too often watching TV, they will forget or maybe forget their homework and it was very bad. According to the book we have ever read, watching TV too much can lead to someone being lazy. Clearly, watching TV too much is a bad habit and very detrimental. Therefore, do beneficial an activity such as reading book is better than excessive watching TV. To conclude, excessive watching TV is not good for student because it will make them become lazy.