Argumentative Writing

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Argumentative Writing requires you to investigate a ______________________ topic.

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controversial

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True or False? One of the key differences between Argumentative Writing and Persuasive Writing is that Argumentative Writing presents both sides of the issue.

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True

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True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you can just give your opinion; you do not have to present facts or statistics.

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False

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True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you always should take a position for one side or the other.

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True

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Which characteristic is true of Argumentative Writing?

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It convinces the audiences through explanation of the claim and evidence offered.

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Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the position taken by the writer?

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claim

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Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the presentation of the opposing position?

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counter-claim

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Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the explanation of why the writer thinks their claim is true?

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reason

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Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the refutation or response to the other side's argument?

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rebuttal

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What is the research (facts, statistics, quotations, surveys, etc.) that proves your claim?

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evidence