Claim 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 conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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What does evidence refer to in an argument?

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

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What is reasoning in the context of a claim?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim, showing how the evidence supports the claim.

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How long is a typical claim?

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A claim will usually only be one sentence in length.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argument?

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The purpose of a conclusion is to summarize how the claim is correct based on the evidence and reasoning provided.

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What role does the American Health Association play in providing evidence?

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The American Health Association provides credible evidence, such as nutritional information, to support claims about health-related products.

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How can you differentiate between evidence and reasoning?

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Evidence consists of the facts or data, while reasoning explains how that evidence supports the claim.

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What is an example of a claim related to a product?

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An example of a claim could be 'This vacuum cleaner is the most powerful on the market.'

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Why is it important to have both evidence and reasoning in an argument?

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Having both evidence and reasoning strengthens the argument by providing support and explanation for the claim.

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What is a common structure for presenting an argument?

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A common structure for presenting an argument is the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) format.