Claims and Evidence

What is a claim in an argument?

• A claim is a fact in an argument.

• A claim is a counterargument in an argument.

• A claim is a conclusion in an argument.

• A claim in an argument is a statement that asserts a point or position that the arguer believes to be true.

Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?

• It confuses the audience

• It adds credibility, validity, and persuasiveness to the claim.

• It decreases the claim's impact

• It wastes time

Give an example of a claim in a persuasive essay.

• Pizza is a healthy meal choice.

• An example of a claim in a persuasive essay could be 'School uniforms should be mandatory in all schools to promote equality and discipline.'

• The sky is purple on Sundays.

• Bananas are the best fruit for breakfast.

How can you evaluate the credibility of evidence?

• Ask a friend for their opinion on the evidence

• Assess the source's expertise, objectivity, consistency, biases, methodology, sample size, and peer-review status.

• Evaluate the evidence based on the number of likes it received on social media

• Check the font size of the evidence

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Explain the difference between subjective and objective evidence.

• Subjective evidence is always more reliable than objective evidence.

• Subjective evidence is only used in scientific research.

• Subjective evidence relies on personal opinions, interpretations, or feelings, while objective evidence is based on observable facts, data, or measurable criteria.

• Objective evidence is solely based on personal opinions.

Why is it necessary to consider counterclaims when making an argument?

• To address potential opposing viewpoints and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

• To make the argument longer and more complex

• To confuse the audience with irrelevant information

• To avoid addressing potential opposing viewpoints

Provide a real-life example where evidence is used to support a claim.

• A cooking show where a chef uses ingredients to prove a recipe works.

• A court case where evidence is presented to support a claim.

• A music concert where the audience enjoys the performance without needing evidence.

• A sports game where players use their skills to demonstrate their abilities.

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What are some common types of evidence used in arguments?

• rumors

• statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, analogies, empirical data

• personal beliefs

• fictional stories

How can you ensure that your evidence is relevant to your claim?

• Support your claim with specific facts, examples, statistics, expert opinions, or other credible sources.

• Use outdated information that is not relevant to the current topic

• Rely solely on emotional appeals without factual backing

• Include personal anecdotes that do not support the claim

Discuss the role of reasoning in supporting a claim with evidence.

• Reasoning is not necessary when presenting evidence for a claim.

• Evidence alone is sufficient to support a claim without reasoning.

• Reasoning is essential in connecting evidence to a claim and ensuring the validity of the argument.

• Claims do not require any logical connection to evidence.