Argument Writing

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What is a claim?

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A statement that names the position or stance you take on a topic.

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What is a reason in argument writing?

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

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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

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What is the purpose of a counterargument?

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To present the position or stance taken by the opposite side in an argument.

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What is an in-text citation?

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A reference within the text that credits the source of information or evidence.

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What is the importance of a thesis statement?

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It clearly states the main argument or claim of the essay.

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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 an opposing argument.

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What is a persuasive technique?

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Methods used to convince the audience of a particular point of view.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the role of a conclusion in argument writing?

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To summarize the main points and reinforce the claim.