Finding Evidence to Support a Claim

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What is a claim?

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A statement made by an author that asserts an author’s belief.

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What is evidence?

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Information or facts that support a claim or opinion.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the assertion made in the claim.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is reasoning?

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The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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What is sufficient evidence?

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Evidence that is adequate to support a claim or opinion.

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Why is it important to find evidence for a claim?

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Finding evidence strengthens the argument and makes it more convincing.

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What type of evidence best supports a claim?

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Evidence that directly relates to the claim and provides clear support.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with the main claim.

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How can personal experiences serve as evidence?

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Personal experiences can provide anecdotal evidence that supports a claim.