Everything's an Argument
According to Everything's an Argument, are arguments only found in formal debates or essays?
No. Arguments are everywhere—in conversations, advertisements, social media, politics, images, and everyday decision
What is a claim?
A position or argument that a writer makes about a topic.
What Boolean search term means that BOTH terms must appear in the results?
AND
Why do writers cite sources?
To give credit to the original source and show where information came from.
What font is commonly required for your papers?
12-point Times New Roman
Why is it important to read critically?
Critical reading helps us question what we are being told, identify assumptions, recognize bias, and evaluate whether the information is trustworthy.
Which is a stronger claim? A. "We should look at social media ” B. “Social media can negatively affect teenagers' self-esteem.”
B AWV It makes an arguable statement about the topic.
What Boolean search term broadens a search by allowing either term?
OR
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else's words or ideas without properly giving credit.
Should an MLA paper normally be double-spaced? If yes, how do you do it?
Yes . AWV
What is bias?
AWV: A preference, perspective, or assumption that can influence how someone presents or interprets information
What is the difference between a topic and a claim?
A topic is what you're discussing; a claim is what you're saying about that topic.
What Boolean search term removes unwanted results?
NOT
What does I.C.E. stand for when integrating evidence?
Introduce, Cite, Explain.
Where does the page number usually appear? How do you get it there?
Upper-right corner.
What is misrepresentation?
AWV:Presenting a person, group, idea, or situation in an inaccurate, unfair, or misleading way.
What should a thesis statement do?
Clearly state the paper's main argument and give the reader a sense of the direction of the paper.
Which search is more focused: social media AND teenagers or social media OR teenagers?
AND
Why is the “Explain” part of I.C.E. important?
It explains how the evidence supports the writer's claim instead of making the reader figure it out.
What information does an MLA in-text citation usually provide?
The author's last name and page number, when available.
Why is rhetoric important to academic scholarship?
AWV: Because scholars use rhetoric to make arguments, communicate ideas, evaluate evidence, and persuade readers. Understanding rhetoric helps us examine how academic arguments are constructed rather than simply accepting information as fact.
Turn this topic into a claim: “Teen pregnancy.”
AWV
Create a Boolean search for research about how social media affects teenagers' mental health.
AWV: social media” AND teenagers AND “mental health”
Every body paragraph should have these components
Claim
Evidence with ICE
How the evidence is connected to your thesis
What goes between the page number and the title?
Header....
Title