Vocab Flashcard Unit 3

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What is a controversy?

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A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion; an issue with disagreement.

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What is an argument?

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A set of reasons supporting an opinion, aiming to persuade others on an action or idea.

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Paraphrasing:

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Putting text in your own words while maintaining its meaning.

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What is a claim?

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stating a position or opinion about a topic.

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Reasons:

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Points explaining the author's claim.

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Evidence

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all of the above

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What is research?

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Locating reliable information from various sources.

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Source: any place you get valid information.

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Plagiarism is:

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Using or imitating another person's words or ideas without proper credit.

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What is a citation?

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Where you give credit.