Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or false, but it needs evidence to support it.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim or argument.

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Is 'Pizza is the best Italian food' a claim or evidence?

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Claim

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Is 'Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation' a claim or evidence?

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Evidence

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasons that back up the statement.

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What is an argumentative paper?

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An argumentative paper is a piece of writing where the author takes a stance on an issue and supports it with evidence.

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Can a claim be an opinion?

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Yes, a claim can be an opinion, but it must be supported by evidence to be convincing.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of evidence is to strengthen the argument and persuade the audience of the claim's validity.

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Is 'Coke tastes better than Pepsi' a claim or evidence?

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Claim

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims are statements that need evidence to be validated; evidence supports claims.