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. It is an opinion or belief that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is EVIDENCE?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim. It can include data, quotes, examples, or observations.

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What distinguishes a strong evidence from weak evidence?

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Strong evidence is credible, relevant, and supports the claim effectively, while weak evidence lacks credibility, relevance, or does not convincingly support the claim.

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Example of a claim: "The Earth is flat." Is this a claim or evidence?

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This is a claim.

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Example of evidence: "Studies show that the Earth is round based on satellite images." Is this a claim or evidence?

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This is evidence.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of using evidence is to support claims, making arguments more convincing and credible.

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What is an example of strong evidence?

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A statistic from a reputable source that directly supports a claim, such as "According to the CDC, 70% of adults are overweight."

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What is an example of weak evidence?

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A personal opinion or anecdote that does not provide reliable support, such as "My friend thinks that cats are better pets than dogs."

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How can you identify a claim in a sentence?

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A claim can often be identified by looking for statements that express an opinion or belief that can be debated.

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How can you identify evidence in a sentence?

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Evidence usually includes facts, statistics, or quotes that provide support for a claim.