Parts of an Essay
This part of an essay explains your stance on the topic.
Claim
Is this a claim: The earth has one sun.
No, that's a fact
This test can help identify credible sources
CRAAP test
Logical reasoning is supported by what?
Relevant evidence
What point of view does a counterclaim express?
The opposite stance of yours
True or False: Counterclaims come at the end of an essay.
False-- counterclaims are second to last, with a strong conclusion finishing the essay
In what sentence of your introduction is the claim located?
The last sentence
CRAAP stands for these 5 words.
Logical reasons can be defined as what?
Statements of support for claims
A counterclaim should be free of what?
Bias
Logical reasonings are supported by this part of the essay.
Relevant evidence
A claim is NOT these two things.
A fact or personal preference
You might look at an article's publishing date on this section of the CRAAP test.
Currency
Logical reasoning can be linked to claims by what word?
Because
How can you identify an opposing stance of yours to use as a possible counterclaim?
Find credible sources on both sides of your issue
This part of the essay involves you using your own ideas to further support the argument.
Elaboration
What 3 parts must a claim have to be strong?
Topic, stance, reason
This section of a CRAAP test focuses on the source's URL (.com, .edu, etc.)
Authority
What are the three types of evidence?
Specific instances, statistics, testimony or appeal to authority
What is a rebuttal?
The response to a counterclaim
Name all 9 parts of the essay.
Introduction, Claim, Transitions, Logical Reasonings, Evidence, Credible Sources, Elaboration, Counterclaim, Conclusion
Is this a strong claim: Students should be required to participate in one after-school activity.
No, it is missing reasonings
What is disinformation?
False information purposely spread for economic or political gain
This type of evidence includes examples, case studies, and narratives.
Specific Instances
What's one counterclaim sentence starter?
“on the other hand...”, “it is often perceived that...”, “critics may argue...”, “although...”, “some people may think”, “according to...” (invoking the viewpoint of an expert/group)