Understanding Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

What is a claim?

• A question

• A random thought

• A statement that can be proven by evidence

• A personal opinion

What should you not start a claim with?

• It is proven that

• According to

• I believe

• Evidence shows

What is necessary to back up a claim?

• A question

• A strong opinion

• Evidence

• A good story

Why is it important to cite sources for your evidence?

• To make it look professional

• To fill up space

• To prove it's not made up

• To make the story interesting

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What can overuse of smartphones lead to, according to research?

• Physical strength

• Improved social skills

• Mental health concerns

• Happiness

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What is reasoning in the context of writing a claim?

• Stating your opinion loudly

• Explaining how the evidence supports the claim

• Ignoring the evidence

• Repeating the claim

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What should a claim be?

• A fact

• Always true

• Arguable

• A question

What does evidence provide in an argument?

• Support for the claim

• Confusion

• Entertainment

• A distraction

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How should evidence be presented?

• Cited from a reliable source

• As a fact without source

• Randomly

• As an opinion

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What mental health concerns are associated with smartphone overuse?

• Physical fitness

• Joy and satisfaction

• Anxiety and depression

• Increased focus