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NF1: Argumentation 1

These terms are about nonfiction text and argumentation

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Accuracy Of Sources This includes direct relation to the topic, currency of information, author's expertise, reputation of publication, and inclusion of supporting information.
Argument 1 This involves one or more reasons presented by a speaker or a writer to lead the audience or reader to a logical conclusion.
Argument 2 The logical, systematic presentation of reasoning and supporting evidence that proves the validity of a statement or position.
Argumentation This is the kind of writing that tries to persuade readers to accept an author's opinions.
Author's Purpose This is the reason for creating written work.
Believability This is the ability to trust something as true or credible.
Bias This is a prejudice that is leaning toward a positive or negative judgment on something; a personal judgment or opinion about a particular person, position, or thing.
Central Argument and Central Idea This is the dominant and controlling argument; The key point made in a written passage; the chief topic.
Claim This is an arguable statement.
Deductive Logic This is the process of forming a specific consequence from general observations.
Evidence This is information that supports a generalization.
Inductive Logic This is the process of making a generalization based on a specific observation.
Logic Appeal to Logos This is the reasoning used to reach a conclusion based on a set of assumptions, or it may be defined as the science of reasoning, proof, thinking, or inference.
Opinion This is a statement that reflects a writer's belief about a topic , and it cannot be proved.
Premise This is an assumption or hypothesis which begins a logical argument.
Primary Source This is an original document or firsthand account.
Secondary Source This is a commentary on an original document or firsthand account.
Syllogism a logical premise(s) and the conclusion that can be drawn from it.
Validity This of a source means the accuracy of the information. Is it up-to-date, written by a reliable author, contained in a reputable publication, and directly related to the topic?
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