Claim, Evidence, & Reason

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What is a Claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true. It is the main point or argument that someone is trying to prove.

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What is Evidence?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim. It can include facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions.

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What is a Reason?

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A reason explains why a claim is true. It connects the claim to the evidence.

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What does C-E-R stand for?

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C-E-R stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reason.

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Example of a Claim: 'The Earth is round.' What is this an example of?

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This is an example of a Claim.

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Example of Evidence: 'Studies show that 90% of scientists agree the Earth is round.' What is this an example of?

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This is an example of Evidence.

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Example of a Reason: 'Because it has been proven through various scientific methods.' What is this an example of?

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This is an example of a Reason.

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How do you identify a Claim in a statement?

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A Claim can often be identified as the main argument or assertion that someone is trying to prove.

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What is the purpose of Evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of Evidence is to support the Claim and make it more convincing.

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Why is it important to provide Reasons in an argument?

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Providing Reasons helps to explain the connection between the Claim and the Evidence, making the argument stronger.