Claim, Data, Warrant

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What is a Claim?

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A claim is a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or prompt.

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What is Data/Evidence?

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Data/Evidence refers to the information or facts that support a claim.

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What is a Warrant?

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A warrant is the reasoning or explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the statement made.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence includes direct quotes or paraphrased information from a text that supports a claim.

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How can you identify a claim in a response?

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A claim can often be identified as the main statement that answers the question or prompt.

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What is the purpose of a warrant in an argument?

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The purpose of a warrant is to explain why the evidence supports the claim.

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What type of evidence is most effective in supporting a claim?

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The most effective evidence is specific, relevant, and directly related to the claim being made.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued or debated, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What role does reasoning play in constructing an argument?

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Reasoning helps to clarify how the evidence relates to the claim, making the argument more persuasive.