Argumentative Writing

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What is an argument?

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An argument is making a claim and supporting it using logic.

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What is persuasion?

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Persuasion is making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions.

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What is paraphrased evidence?

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Paraphrased evidence is someone else's information put into your own words.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is copying someone else's information without giving credit to him or her.

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What is the difference between an argument and persuasion?

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An argument uses logic to support a claim, while persuasion uses emotions.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim in an argument.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes your claim, which you address to strengthen your position.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.