We investigate the extent to which it is possible to close the performance gap between topicspecific and across-topics models for identification of good arguments.
argumentative essays often have a fairly standard structure, where a general claim (or stance, or thesis) on the issue is introduced in the beginning of the essay, followed by a sequence of main points, each elaborated using supporting statements, and finally followed by a conclusion that often re-states the thesis and provides a high-level summary of the argument.