Parts of An Argument

Front

Claim

Back

The statement you are trying to prove.

Front

Evidence

Back

Information or facts that support a claim.

Front

Reasoning

Back

Connects the evidence to the claim in a logical way.

Front

Counterclaim

Back

A statement that goes against a claim.

Front

Credible Source

Back

A trustworthy, reliable, and accurate source of information.

Front

Subjective

Back

A viewpoint that is based on opinion.

Front

Objective

Back

A viewpoint that is based on facts.

Front

Elaboration

Back

The process of adding more details to something.

Front

Bias

Back

An opinion in favor of something or against something that is considered unfair or based on prejudice.

Front

Collaboration

Back

Working with others to produce or create something.