Argumentative Terms

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What does it mean to be credible?

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It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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The facts used to support a claim.

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What does it mean to stereotype?

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Labeling all members of a group as being the same without considering individual differences.

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What is bias?

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A tendency to favor one side over another, often leading to unfair judgments.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements that support a particular point of view.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring support.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with the main argument.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argument.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts the argument.

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What is logical reasoning?

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The process of using a rational, systematic series of steps to arrive at a conclusion.