Key Terms in Argumentative Writing

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Argumentative essay

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Promotes a conclusion by discussing positions on an issue or problem.

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Bias

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A personal preference for or against a particular opinion.

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Objective

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Using facts, stating both sides, or giving a fair analysis.

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Omission

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Intentionally leaving out relevant information.

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Primary source

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First-hand information created at a time of a person’s study.

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Secondary source

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Information that analyzes or discusses primary sources.

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Subjective

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With opinions that may be biased or unproven.

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Tone

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The author’s attitude toward the subject reflected by the use of specific language.