A Cover for a Paper That Takes a Side
An argumentative paper makes a claim and defends it with evidence. This cover looks decisive: a deep navy panel runs down the left edge, bright blue slanted bars cut across it, and a photograph of charts and a magnifying glass is overlaid with the title in white. It suits students and researchers writing persuasive essays, policy papers and position statements.
Navy Panel and Blue Slants
The page is 8.5 x 11 inches, portrait, one page. The navy panel holds the author name and the date. Two blue shapes slant across it at the top and the bottom. At the centre right, a photograph of papers, graphs, glasses and a magnifier is covered by a grey tint, so that white title text reads well. The shapes in the argumentative research cover are graphics, and the photo is replaceable.
Title Over the Photo and the Author Block
At the top, SAMPLE LOGO and a line of small text sit on white. On the photo, ARGUMENTATIVE appears in light capitals over RESEARCH PAPER and TITLE GOES HERE in white. At the lower left on navy, JAMES MAURICE and Job Title Here sit above the date, June 15, 202X. A paragraph of grey text sits at the lower right.
Building the Argument Behind the Cover
- A clear claim in one sentence.
- Two or three strong reasons.
- Evidence for each reason.
- A fair look at the opposing view.
- A response and a firm conclusion.
Putting the Claim in the Title
An argumentative title can state the position directly, for example Why Cities Should Ban Cars From Downtown Streets. A bold claim draws interest, but it must be supported inside. Keep the title under twelve words.
Counterarguments Make the Paper Stronger
Readers trust a writer who understands the other side. Include a section that states the best opposing argument fairly and answers it with evidence. It shows that you did the thinking, and teachers often reward it.
Editing and Printing the Argumentative Research Cover
The fonts are Noto Sans and Inter. Text edits freely. Because the title is white on a photo, check readability after you change the picture. Print on 100 gsm paper in colour.
Strong Evidence for a Strong Claim
Use recent, reliable sources and cite them. Mix data, expert opinion and examples. Check that each source supports the exact point you make. Weak or irrelevant evidence is the most common reason for a lower grade on a persuasive paper.
Step by Step Editing of the Argumentative Research Cover
- On the argumentative research cover, click the main title and type your own words, keeping the same style of capitals.
- Retype every name and contact line on the argumentative research cover, checking each spelling against an official source.
- Change the year or date on the argumentative research cover, then search the page for XX and for the word Lorem so that no placeholder remains.
- Click the logo or the photo on the argumentative research cover, choose Replace Image and resize the new picture until it fills its space.
- Zoom the argumentative research cover to full screen and read each line aloud, because spoken reading catches slips that silent reading misses.
- Keep a clean master of the argumentative research cover without your private details, so that later versions begin from a tidy copy.
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