Argument Writing

A claim is one sentence in which the writer states his/her position on an issue.

Evidence is information such as statistics, facts, definitions, and quotations from experts, that are used to support a reason.

To support a claim means to provide reasons and evidence that justify the position taken.

A counterclaim is the position taken by the opposite side in an argument.

The thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the writer in an essay.

An in-text citation is a reference within the text that credits the source of information or evidence.

A reason is a statement provided by the writer to justify and support why a claim should be accepted.

A claim is the position taken on an issue, while a reason explains why that claim is valid.

A persuasive technique is a method used to convince the audience of a particular point of view.

A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.