Argumentative Vocab Flashcard

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Define: Argument

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Facts or reasoning to support a position as true.

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Define: Claim

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A position statement (or thesis) asserting an idea or argument.

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Define: Controversy

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A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.

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Define: Counterclaim

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Reasoning or facts opposing an argument.

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Define: Credibility

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The quality of being trusted or believed.

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Define: Primary Source

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An original document with firsthand information about a subject.

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Define: Rhetoric

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The art of using words to persuade in writing or speaking.

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Define: Search Term

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A single word or short phrase used in a database search.

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Define: Secondary Source

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Discussion or commentary on a primary source; offers an interpretation of information from primary sources.

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Define: Valid

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Believable or truthful.