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Which of these would
NOT
be a valid source?
A history textbook from 2018.
A magazine article from 1998.
A soldier's journal from 1943.
A newspaper article from 2020.
2
What makes a person credible?
Having evidence and facts, knowing both sides.
Knowing the opinions that surround the argument.
Being smart, knowing your information beforehand.
Understanding there is more than one position on a topic.
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For a source to be valid, it needs to be ...
A combination of all.
Current / Primary Source
Authoritative
Factual
4
A rebuttal is ...
Unnecessary, it doesn't help your argument.
An excuse to be mean to the other side.
An explanation of why the other side is wrong.
Smart, it helps your argument.
5
How cute is Mrs. Hernandez's dog?
Cutest dog ... ever.
Downright adorable.
Scale of 1-10? 11.
SO CUTE!
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What would be the
counterclaim
? Teenagers should not be required to share their social media password.
Teenagers should not have social media.
Social media is an awesome way for teenagers to keep up with friends.
Teenagers should be required to share their social media passwords.
Teenagers are old enough to have their own social media.
7
Evidence is always needed in an argument.
True
False
8
Which of these would be a valid source?
A Holocaust survivor's diary dated 1943.
An article on technology published in 1999.
A wikipedia article about a celebrity dated 2019.
A Twitter post from a celebrity dated 2020.
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To have a solid argument, you need to use reason. Reason is ...
Being able to justify something to someone else.
Doing solid research for a topic.
The ability to justify something to yourself.
Logical, evidence based thinking.
10
A thesis equation looks like ...
Claim + 2 reasons = Thesis
Claim + 1 reason = Thesis
Claim + at least 2 reasons = Thesis
Claim + at least 3 reasons = Thesis
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In terms of argument writing, what is a counterclaim?
The evidence and defense of the other side.
The opposite position of the main claim.
A person's research and evidence in an article.
A person's claim in an article.
12
In terms of argument, what is bias?
Being against a position.
Being against something for an unfair reason.
Liking one thing more than another.
Disliking one thing more than another.
13
In terms of argument writing, what is claim?
The position taken within an argument.
Facts.
The argument against another person.
Research.
14
Which of these could be considered a claim?
You should be grateful to drive.
18 year old's drive better than 16 year old's.
Driving is a right of passage into adulthood.
The age at which someone can get a driver's license should be 18.
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In order to be considered credible, you need to be ...
Open-minded, allow new ideas.
Confident, able to argue your position.
Intelligent, able to make people think.
Trustworthy, able to be believed.
