Extra Credit-Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

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What is a claim in the context of argumentation?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or false, which can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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Define evidence in the context of claims and reasoning.

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Evidence refers to the data, facts, or information that support a claim or argument.

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What is reasoning in the context of argumentation?

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Reasoning is the logical process of connecting evidence to a claim, explaining why the evidence supports the claim.

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Give an example of a claim related to education.

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"Schools should implement later start times to improve student performance."

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What type of statement is 'At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down'?

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This statement is evidence supporting the claim that high school students should wear uniforms.

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How can reasoning strengthen an argument?

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Reasoning strengthens an argument by clearly linking evidence to the claim, demonstrating how the evidence supports the claim logically.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion that something is true, while evidence is the information that supports that assertion.

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What role does evidence play in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the factual basis that validates the claim, making it more credible.

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What is an example of reasoning in an argument about sleep and academic performance?

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"Students who do not get enough sleep are more likely to struggle with concentration, which negatively impacts their grades."

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Why is it important to differentiate between claims, evidence, and reasoning?

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Differentiating between these elements helps in constructing clear, logical arguments and in critically evaluating the arguments of others.