8th Argument & Claims Practice

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What is a credible source?

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A source that has expert authority with sound reasoning, characterized by accuracy, validity, authority, currency, and coverage.

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Define 'relevant'.

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Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT).

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What is the best evidence to support the claim that corn is plentiful in America?

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The plant has colonized some 125,000 square miles of the American continent, an area twice the size of New York State; even from outer space you can't miss it.

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What is the purpose of argument writing?

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To convince or persuade the audience.

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Why is the statement 'Some experts say that the fluoridation of water may threaten people who suffer from kidney disease' not good evidence for that claim?

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It promotes the opposite claim.

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What is a claim in argumentation?

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

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What does reasoning refer to in an argument?

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

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not subject to proof.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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Evidence supports the claim and helps to persuade the audience of its validity.

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What does it mean to delineate in writing?

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To describe or portray something precisely.