Writing Vocabulary

What word means "to put someone else's words into your own words?"

• paraphrase

• plagiarism

• transitions

• bridge/warrant

What word means "to disprove or contradict what the opposing side says?"

• refute

• introduction

• primary source

• thesis

What word means "taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own?"

• plagiarism

• paraphrase

• counterclaim

• opinion

What word means "statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim?"

• bridge/warrant

• thesis statement

• counterclaim

• evidence

What word means "tells the importance of the claim or argument?"

• supporting reasons

• evidence

• facts

• bias

What word means "personal feelings about a topic; cannot be proven?"

• opinion

• fact

• bias

• supporting reasons

transitions

• when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

• a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense

• words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

• facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning

sufficient evidence

• when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

• a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense

• words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

• facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning

refute

• an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

• a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information

• using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

• to disprove a statement or theory

relevant evidence

• when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

• a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense

• words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

• facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning