The effect of the argumentation-based learning model on 7th grade students' written argument use levels, persuasive writing success and writing motivation

The aim of the research is to determine the effect of the argumentation-based learning model on 7th grade students' written argument use levels, persuasive writing success and writing motivation. The research was carried out with an experimental design, one of the quantitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 42 seventh grade students. 21 students in the study group are in the experimental group and 21 students in the control group. Data collection tools of the research; It consists of the Persuasive Writing Measurement Tool, the Writing Motivation Scale and the Argumentation Evaluation Rubric. The implementation process of the research lasted 8 weeks. In the applications, six elements of Toulmin's Argumentation Model were emphasized. In the applications, the emphasis was on teaching the elements of this model and using it in persuasive writing studies and developing students' skills in using written arguments in an original way. The data obtained in the research were analyzed with the SPSS 24 package program and the findings were presented in tables and figures. As a result of the findings of the research; It was determined that students' levels of using written arguments increased, their persuasive writing success increased, and there was a positive increase in their writing motivation. Various suggestions have been developed based on the results of the research.