Argumentative Writing Terms

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An author's position or opinion about a topic, often written as the thesis in an argumentative essay.

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claim

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A dispute concerning a matter of opinion is a

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controversy

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A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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argument

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A short essay in which someone speaking for a publication (such as a newspaper or magazine) expresses an opinion or takes a stand on an issue.

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editorial

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A perspective or view that can be debated is called an

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opinion

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Statements of facts, statistics, examples, etc. that supports or proves a claim.

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evidence

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The points that explain why an author is making a certain claim.

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reasons

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To restate in one's own words.

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paraphrase

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Students should not be required to do community service.

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claim

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Types of evidence a writer can use to support a claim: research and survey results, expert opinions, facts and statistics.

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all of the above