Effective Arguments Argument Claims and Evidence The Argument

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Effective Arguments

Effective Arguments

Argument, Claims, and Evidence �The Argument: An “argument” is a statement that others are

Argument, Claims, and Evidence �The Argument: An “argument” is a statement that others are trying to convince you is true in order to persuade you. This can also be referred to as the overall claim. The argument contains two elements… The Claim: This is a conclusion that someone is attempting to get you to believe. Reasons: This is the information used to support the claim. Evidence: facts, inferences, etc.

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected the health of American people(claim) because fructose and high fructose corn syrup decrease satiety causing weight gain which causes many other serious health problems (reason). �What would you need to add to support this argument?

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected the health of American people(claim) because The weight gained from fructose and high fructose corn syrup increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (reason) �What would you need to add to support this argument?

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected the health of American people(claim) because Individuals can develop insulin resistance leading to type II diabetes. (reason) �What would you need to add to support this argument?

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected

Examples �Corn by-products such as fructose and high fructose corn syrup have negatively affected the health of American people(claim) because Consumption of fructose and high fructose corn syrup causes decreased long term memory retention and the possibility of developing dementia. (reason) �What would you need to add to support this argument?

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