Steps to Building a Great Argument
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What is the primary challenge in the duel mentioned in the text?

  • Convincing the opponent face-to-face
  • Convincing the authorities through legal arguments
  • Convincing the audience through a speech
  • Convincing the masses through writing (correct)
  • When might academic arguments be called for?

  • When solving math problems
  • During a cooking class
  • During a fitness training session
  • In courses analyzing stances taken in history (correct)
  • In what real-life settings might we need to present written arguments?

  • Writing a to-do list
  • Explaining our side in disputes (correct)
  • Texting friends for social plans
  • Playing video games
  • What is the first step to building a great argument?

    <p>Ensuring the question or topic is addressed correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure the question or topic is addressed correctly in an argument?

    <p>To prevent addressing a completely different topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might we be asked to present a written argument in academia?

    <p>In courses analyzing stances taken in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we use to persuade the masses of our point of view according to the text?

    <p>Facts and statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to ensure you are dealing with the correct topic in your thesis statement?

    <p>Including the topic as a part of your thesis statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for supporting your side of the argument?

    <p>Using logic and reason rather than attacking the other side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of support is recommended to be used in an argument?

    <p>Support from a variety of sources including factual data and historical precedents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one deal with valid arguments against their thesis?

    <p>Acknowledge and address those arguments specifically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be clear, yet concise in presenting an argument?

    <p>Using as few words as necessary to convey the point without leaving out important information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a well-written essay according to the text?

    <p>Having a strong opening paragraph, a good body, and a strong concluding paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use sources that are as free from bias as possible?

    <p>To ensure credibility and validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before submitting your essay according to the text?

    <p>Do a good final edit of your paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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