Basics
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion is called an
Issue
What is used to support or prove a reason?
Evidence
"We need later high school start times because crashes related to drowsy driving take the lives of more than 1,550 people every year"
Empirical
What is a homicide?
the killing of one person by another (Murder)
What kind of reference book lists only synonyms and antonyms?
Thesaurus
However you feel or whatever you think about an issue is called your:
Perspective
Type of evidence that has: Statistics, numbers, or charts
Empirical
"We need later high school start times because I personally am failing science due to sleeping through first period most days of the week"
Anecdotal
What does "Life without parole" mean?
Must remain in prison for their entire life without the possibility of an early or conditional release
What is the current "issue" that we're prepping for in-class?
"Adolescents should/should not be tried as adults?"
What is: the position taken by the writer; what the writer is trying to prove or argue
the Claim
Type of evidence that has: facts, surveys, or expert opinions/quotes
Logical
"We need later high school start times because teens are moody and sleep makes people less grumpy."
Logical
What does "Life with parole" mean?
Must remain in prison for their entire life but they will have the possibility of an early or conditional release
The opposing position or a "con" towards the original claim is called?
Counterclaim
What is/are provided to support a claim?
Reasons
Type of evidence that has: short personal stories/ personal memories or experiences
Anecdotal
"Prescription drugs must go through clinical trials before they are allowed to be prescribed by doctors to their patients."
Logical
What is manslaughter?
an unlawful killing that doesn't involve premidatation or malice intent
The statment that addresses the criticism of the opposing claim (it’s the reason why you disagree)
Rebuttal
What are the three types of evidence?
Empirical, Anecdotal, Logical
What is the most commonly used type of evidence?
Empirical OR Logical
"Wow! I took this supplement and lost a total of 50lbs in only 3 months! This pill must work!"
Anecdotal & Empirical
Explain Criminal Rehabilitation
Procress of re-educating/ improving behaviors, skills, and mental health criminals rather than sending to prison.
What is the usual age range for adolescents?
10-17