CER in Non-Fiction Writing Vocab

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Central claim: the main idea in writing (thesis)

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the big idea or main point in a piece of writing (thesis)

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Sub-claim definition:

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An idea or opinion that supports part of the central claim, making a specific point.

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Counter-claim definition:

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Opposes the central claim or sub-claim.

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Refuting:

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Proving a counter-claim false and the author's claims correct.

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What is anecdotal evidence?

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Stories, personal experiences, or rumors.

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Direct support of a claim:

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When evidence clearly and directly asserts the same thing as the claim.

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Indirect support of a claim:

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When the connection between the evidence and the claim needs more explanation.

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Empirical evidence?

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Facts like numbers, statistics, and scientific studies.

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What is expert evidence?

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The opinion of an expert in their field, such as scientific or historical observation.

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Rationale: How evidence leads to the claim, often used for evidence that indirectly supports it.

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How evidence leads to the claim, often used for evidence that indirectly supports the claim.