2.1-2.3 Claims and Evidence

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What is a benefit of including FACTS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Facts are hard to disagree with.

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What is a benefit of including STATISTICS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Statistics are easy to accept because they show trends to support claims.

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What does it mean to formulate a POSITION in writing?

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To gather and arrange ideas about an issue and determine how views relate to others' positions.

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What is a benefit of including EXPERT OPINIONS as evidence to defend a claim?

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Expert Opinions build trust in the writer and the claim.

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What is a benefit of including ANECDOTES as evidence to defend a claim?

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Anecdotes show how a claim might matter in the real world.

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Define 'Claim' in the context of argumentation.

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires evidence to support it.

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What is the role of EVIDENCE in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate a claim and persuade the audience.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative evidence?

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Qualitative evidence is descriptive and conceptual, while quantitative evidence is numerical and measurable.

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What is the purpose of using COUNTERARGUMENTS in writing?

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To acknowledge opposing views and strengthen the original claim by addressing potential objections.

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What is the significance of CREDIBILITY in evidence?

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Credibility determines the trustworthiness of the evidence and the writer's authority on the subject.