Research and Argumentative Writing Terms

Which term matches the following definition? a clearly stated opinion that is the main argument of the paper (similar to a “thesis statement”- the only difference is that it reflects an opinion)

• claim
• counterclaim
• argument
• bias

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CCSS.W.8.1A

Which term matches the following definition? what the opposing or “other” side will say about the topic

• claim
• counterclaim
• argument
• thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

where a writer gets his or her information from is called- 

• sources
• the internet
• expert
• claim

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.8

any researched information that supports the writer’s claim and reasons

• supporting details
• logic
• source
• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which term matches the following definition? the main points of the argument, supported by evidence

• claims
• counter claims
• reasons
• main ideas

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

this is the full publishing information from the source is called 

• citation
• in-text citation
• reference 

Tags

CCSS.W.8.8

If you are repeating and condensing (shortening) an idea from a source in different words, you are...

• citing it
• paraphrasing it
• quoting it
• making it your own

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CCSS.W.8.8

If you are using information, word for word, from a source, and you put it in quotations and include where you got the information from,  you are...

• using a direct quote
• paraphrasing
• plagiarizing 

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CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.8

referring to the author (if your article has a listed author) or article title before your referenced material is called a/an

• in text citation
• citation
• signal phrase
• parenthetical citation

When you put your source in parentheses after material that you have paraphrased or quoted, it is called a/an

• in-text citation
• citation
• signal phrase
• works cited

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.8