Argument Writing

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What is a claim?

Back

A statement naming your position on a topic.

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Reason:

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A statement by the writer justifying why a claim should be accepted.

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What is evidence?

Back

Information like stats, facts, definitions, and expert quotes used to support a reason.

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Counterclaim definition

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Position taken by the opposite side in an argument.

Front

Rats' usefulness to humans.

Back

Rats are beneficial to humans.

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Rats as a food source.

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Rats are a good potential food source.

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Rats' usefulness to humans:

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Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane 3).

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Correct in-text citation: Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane).

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Rat meat is rich in protein (Lane).

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Rats could help solve world hunger by providing protein to those with limited access to traditional sources.

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Rats are important for providing protein to people with little access to traditional protein sources.