Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning in Argument Writing

The video tutorial teaches how to effectively argue using the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework. It defines each component, explains their roles in writing, and provides examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of making clear claims, supporting them with factual evidence, and using reasoning to connect the evidence to the claim. It concludes with examples to illustrate the application of CER in writing.

What are the three main components discussed in the video?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Thesis, Argument, Conclusion

• Fact, Opinion, Reasoning

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Where should the claim or thesis statement typically be placed in an essay?

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

• In the body paragraphs

• In the conclusion paragraph

• At the beginning of the introduction paragraph

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good claim?

• It is a statement, not a question

• It is clear to the reader

• It can be supported by evidence

• It starts with 'I think' or 'I believe'

What should you avoid when writing a claim?

• Making it a statement of fact

• Starting with 'I think' or 'I feel'

• Ensuring it can be supported by evidence

• Placing it at the end of the introduction paragraph

What is an example of a simple claim given in the video?

• Fish are better than birds

• Cats are better than dogs

• Birds are better than fish

• Dogs are better than cats

What type of information is considered evidence?

• Quotations from the text

• Opinions

• Personal beliefs

• Hypothetical scenarios

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Why is it important to cite your evidence?

• To include more opinions

• To give credit to the original source

• To make your essay longer

• To confuse the reader

What is the role of reasoning in an argument?

• To provide additional opinions

• To summarize the essay

• To explain how the evidence supports the claim

• To introduce new claims

Which part of the essay is usually longer due to the need to connect the dots for the reader?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

• Reasoning

What is the final step in the CER process?

• Providing evidence

• Explaining the reasoning

• Writing the conclusion

• Making a claim

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