Argumentation

An argumentative text persuades readers to believe a certain claim or opinion.

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• Disagree

One’s choice of words matters in clearly expressing his/her arguments about an issue

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• Disagree

Argumentative writing usually shows a more subjective style of writing as the writer explains his or her views about the topic.

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• Disagree

What is a claim?

• Author's main position (opinion) on the issue

• Accusation of logical fallacy

• Opinion + 3 main reasons

• Statement of what the topic will be about

What should you include under each main reason as evidence that the reason is solid?

• Evidence

• Claim

• Opinion

What are hard facts, like statistics and quotes, that back up your main reasons?

• Opinion

• Explanation

• Evidence

• Reasons

Invalidating all possible ___________ will make it more likely that people will not have any other way to argue against your stance on your topic

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Counterarguments

• Claims

When crafting your claim, make sure it's ________________.

• Debatable

• Widely accepted

• Concise

• General enough to encompass your 3 main reasons

Which of the following is NOT an element of the Toulmin model?

• grounds

• warrant

• support

• rebuttal

• backing

In a Toulmin model, the idea you are arguing for or against is called the:

• claim

• thesis

• qualifier

• warrant

• grounds