Argument Notes by Shyann Taylor https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv Made with serendipity en-us 2017-02-08 17:46:30 UTC 2025-10-19 20:18:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Notes staylor71 https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/152551423 Argument- states a position on a substansive topic and then supports that position with reasons and evidence. Purpose of a formal argument is to make readers believe something and, in mny cases, to take some type of action.
*A STRONG ARGUMENT.
*Shows an unnderstanding of the issue.
*Includes a precise claim that states
Claim- A claim is a writers position on a problem or issue.]]> 2017-02-08 17:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/152551423 Support reasons and evidence. staylor71 https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/153805529 Is material that is used to prove a claim. In an argument, support usually consists of reasons and evidence. 
Reason- a reason is a statement that explains to readers why they should believe your claim.
Reason #1: Animal dissections in schools should be banned because it is cruel to animals.
Reason #2: Animal dissections should be banned in schools because it gives a negative affect on the students who dissect the animals.

]]> 2017-02-14 17:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/153805529 Facts staylor71 https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/153861113 Facts- Are statements that are proven.
Statistic- are facts stated in numbers.
 Quotation- are exact word-for-word statements from others.
Anecdote- are brief stories or accounts of events that prove a point about the topic.
Order of importance- Least important, then most important.
Pronouns- Words that substitute for Nouns, and Synonyms are words with similar meanings. 
Transitional words/ phrases- Link ideas sentences and paragraphs.
Conclusion is a logical follow-up to the main ideas presented in the body of the argument, restates the claim and its significance. When appropriate , includes a call to action (asking readers to believe in something or to do something) if necessary, ties up any loose ends. ay point out a new, interesting idea closely related to the claim that leaves readers with something to think about (without going off on a tangent).]]> 2017-02-14 20:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/staylor71/sucja6bwbagv/wish/153861113