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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

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an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support
• claim
• evidence
• counterargument

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How can you improve the following thesis statement?
In this paper I will explain why reality television stars are bad role models.

• Add facts or support claim.
• Make the statement declarative by removing the "I" statement.
• Include a counter argument.
• Give an example.

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A concluding sentence should...

• To summarize what you have said

• Add a final thought about the topic, and use it to transition the next topic.

• To tell the reader what you will be talking about

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Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

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The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

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the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

• counterclaim

• fallacy

• author's purpose

• argument

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In order to write an effective claim or thesis, a writer must

• establish two sides to an argument

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion for or against and support it with reasons

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To conclude your speech you should

• end abruptly leaving the audience confused

• have a clear ending

• Do a tap dance out the door

• Say "yep, that's it"

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