Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

A claim is the main argument of an essay. It is the most important part of an academic paper. • A claim defines the paper's goals, direction, and scope. It is supported by evidence.

CLAIM

Drag and Drop

What is a claim?​ ​

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A claim is arguable and can be proven by evidence.

The soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria),

It is an invertebrate with a soft unsegmented body

Multiple Choice

You must NOT Keep track of your sources to show where evidence was found to prove the truth of your claim.

• True

• False

• I don't know.

• It's my opinioin that matters, not evidence.

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Multiple Choice

The argument that is used has evidence from outside sources to prove what is said about overuse of cell phones as being unhealthy is true.

• I don't care.

• False

• I don't know.

• True