The Argument
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- Q1Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event or idea.CounterargumentClaimEvidenceWarrant30s
- Q2A statement that argues, convinces, proves, or proactively suggests something your reader may or may not agree withClaimWarrantEvidenceRebuttal30s
- Q3Data and facts that support claims.EvidenceCounterargumentRebuttalClaim30s
- Q4Explains why the data supports the claim.EvidenceClaimWarrantCounterargument30s
- Q5Supports the warrant with additional logic or reasoning. Proves that logic used in the warrant is valid.ClaimEvidenceBackingRebuttal30s
- Q6A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim.WarrantCounterargumentClaimEvidence30s
- Q7Allows writers to respond to potential objections that a skeptical reader might have.CounterargumentClaimWarrantEvidence30s
- Q8A response to a counterclaim.EvidenceClaimRebuttalWarrant30s
- Q9Evidence that negates or disagrees with the claim.WarrantCounterargumentClaimEvidence30s
- Q10Purpose is to explain why the counterclaims aren't valid enough.ClaimEvidenceRebuttalWarrant30s
- Q11Facts that SUPPORT the claims include:Facts & StatisticsAll of the abovePersonal ObservationExpert Opinion30s
- Q12The "rules" of academic argument EXCLUDE the following as evidence:Personal opinionIt's morally rightIt's obviousAll of the above20s
- Q13Name this type of FAULTY REASONING. "Everyone loves vacation!"OvergeneralizationCircular ReasoningHasty GeneralizationAttacking the Person20s
- Q14Name this type of FAULTY REASONING. "My grandfather smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age sixty-seven. Therefore, smoking really can’t be that bad for you."Attacking the PersonOvergeneralizationHasty GeneralizationCircular Reasoning20s
- Q15Name this type of FAULTY REASONING. "Sarah is too young; therefore she is not qualified to make such a statement."Attacking the PersonHasty GeneralizationOvergeneralizationCircular Reasoning20s