Writing an Argument – Vocabulary

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To cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

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persuaded

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Sources of information which are generally created at or near the time of the event; direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, or person.

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primary source

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A logical series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

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argument

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An idea or judgement about something, and not based upon facts.

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opinion

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Facts that show that the claim is right; help explain and prove your claim.

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evidence

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A statement that can be proven true or false based on facts.

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fact

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A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources; created after the event.

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secondary source

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A belief or conclusion based on reasoning but not necessarily on evidence.

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theory

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A type of evidence that includes numbers, statistics, and data.

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quantitative evidence

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A type of evidence that includes descriptions and characteristics.

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qualitative evidence