PARTS OF AN ARGUMENT
The first part of an argument.
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Claim?
The definition of a claim.
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An arguable statement that can be proven with evidence?
The function of evidence in an argument.
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Supports the claim?
The main idea in an argument is also known as...
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The Claim?
Write a claim.
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Any arguable statement that can be argued with reasoning would be accepted??
The second part of an argument.
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The Evidence?
A good claim is...
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Specific, arguable, and can be proven with evidence?
The 3-4 criteria for relevant evidence.
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Up to date, From a credible source, and Related to the topic/Supports the claim?
The two reasons why you should mention a counterclaim in an argument.
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To show you're not biased and to give your argument more credibility?
The type of evidence that can stand alone in argument.
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None! All arguments should rely on a variety of evidence types!
The third part of an argument.
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Reasoning?
The three criteria of a bad claim are...
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It's an opinion, it's too general, and/or it's too obvious?
What B.A.G.E.L.S. stands for.
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Background Information
Analogies
Groundbreaking Experiments
Expert Opinions
Logical Reasoning
Statistics/Facts?
When annotating an argument, it is important to point this out whenever you see it.
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Evidence?
Argumentative writing addresses...
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Both sides of a claim?
A truly effective argument goes beyond claim, evidence, and reasoning by also mentioning these two things.
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Counterclaim and Rebuttal?
True or False:
The more general the claim, the easier it is to argue.
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False?
The format for citing textual evidence.
Sample Author's name = Lyons
Page # = 3
Quote = "I can cite textual evidence flawlessly."
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"I can cite textual evidence flawlessly" (Lyons 3).
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What you should always find after a counterclaim is mentioned in an argument.
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Rebuttal?
When picking a side for an argumentative essay, you must choose the side...
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You can support the best?
After mentioning a counterclaim in an argument, it should be followed by this.
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Rebuttal?
Definition of a counterclaim.
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Any statement or argument that goes against the original claim?
When you use evidence in an argument, you should use this format.
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Introduce, Cite, and Explain?
The relationship between a counterclaim and a rebuttal.
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Rebuttals disprove counterclaims?
Claim: The Yondr pouch policy is best for students' academic well being.
The counterclaim for this...
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The Yondr pouch policy is not best for students' academic well being.