Essential Vocabulary: ES4, Credible Sources

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support.

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Evidence

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Information or details from a credible source that support a claim.

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Credible Source

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A source that is trustworthy and reliable.

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Citation

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A reference to a source of information.

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Counterclaim

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An opposing viewpoint or argument.

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Rebuttal

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Evidence or argument that refutes or contradicts a counterclaim.

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Thesis Statement

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A statement that presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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Argument

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A series of statements intended to establish a position or viewpoint.

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Reasoning

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The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side or perspective.