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Parts of an Argument
Term | Definition |
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Claim | Statement that the author is trying to prove is true |
Argument | Statement supporting the claim; a reason |
Evidence | Proof from a credible source . (ex: facts, statistics, examples, experts, etc) |
Counter-Claim | A statement that opposes the claim; the other side |
Rebuttal | The reason why the counter-claim is not as strong as the claim |
Conclusion | Restates the claim, summarizes the arguments, makes a recommendation |