Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning, Oh My!
TLDRThis video script teaches viewers how to construct a compelling argument by defining and using claims, evidence, and reasoning effectively. It emphasizes the importance of a clear claim, factual evidence, and logical reasoning to support arguments in writing, providing examples to illustrate the process.
Takeaways
- 📚 A claim, also known as a thesis statement, is a response to a prompt or question and serves as the backbone of your writing.
- 📝 The claim should be placed at the end of the introduction paragraph and should be a clear, statement-like sentence, not a question.
- 🚫 Avoid starting your claim with phrases like 'I think', 'I believe', or 'I feel' to ensure it sounds like a statement of fact.
- 📈 Evidence supports the claim and consists of information, data, or observations. It should be factual and cited properly, not an opinion.
- 🔍 The claim and evidence should be included in the introduction, with the claim typically followed by the main points of the argument.
- 🧠 Reasoning is crucial in connecting the evidence to the claim. It explains how the evidence supports the claim and is often longer than the claim itself.
- 📚 The reasoning section is one of the most important parts of an argumentative essay as it helps to prove the claim.
- 📝 An example provided in the script is the claim that 'dogs are better than cats', backed by data from a study, illustrating the use of evidence.
- 📚 The script emphasizes the importance of structuring an argumentative essay with a clear claim, supported evidence, and thorough reasoning.
- 📈 The script provides a multi-paragraph example of how to integrate claim, evidence, and reasoning in an argumentative essay format.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The video focuses on teaching viewers how to argue better by explaining the concepts of claim, evidence, and reasoning, and how to use them in writing.
What is a claim in the context of the video?
-A claim, also known as a thesis statement, is a response to a prompt or question, representing the writer's stance or what they want to argue in their paper.
Where should the claim or thesis statement typically be placed in an argument paper?
-The claim or thesis statement is usually placed at the end of the introduction paragraph in an argument paper.
Why is it important for a claim to be a statement and not a question?
-A claim should be a statement to clearly convey the writer's position and to avoid sounding like an opinion, which should be supported by evidence rather than personal belief.
What should a claim avoid starting with to maintain its factual nature?
-A claim should avoid starting with phrases like 'I think,' 'I believe,' or 'I feel' to ensure it sounds like a statement of fact that can be proven.
What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim?
-Evidence is the information or data that supports the claim, such as numbers, observations, or quotations from texts, and it must be cited to ensure credibility.
What is reasoning in the context of argument writing?
-Reasoning is the explanation of how the evidence supports the claim, connecting the dots for the reader and proving the claim through logical arguments.
Why is reasoning considered one of the most important parts of an argument essay?
-Reasoning is crucial because it demonstrates the logical connection between the evidence and the claim, proving the claim's validity and persuading the reader.
Can the example of 'dogs are better than cats' be considered a strong claim?
-The example of 'dogs are better than cats' is a simple claim that can be debated, but it needs to be supported by evidence and reasoning to be considered strong in an argument paper.
What is the purpose of including main points in the thesis statement according to the video?
-Including main points in the thesis statement helps outline the argument's structure, providing the reader with a clear roadmap of the writer's main arguments.
How should the evidence and reasoning be presented in an argument paper?
-In an argument paper, the evidence and reasoning should be presented throughout the body paragraphs, with the claim or thesis introduced in the introduction and supported by factual evidence and logical reasoning.
Outlines
📝 Understanding the Basics of Argumentative Writing
This paragraph introduces the core components of argumentative writing: claim, evidence, and reasoning. The claim, also known as the thesis statement, is a clear response to a prompt or question, serving as the backbone of the argument. It should be a statement of fact, not an opinion, and placed at the end of the introduction. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of supporting the claim with evidence and reasoning to effectively argue the point.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Claim
💡Evidence
💡Reasoning
💡Thesis Statement
💡Argument Paper
💡Introduction Paragraph
💡Support
💡Citation
💡Body Paragraphs
💡Brett Favre
Highlights
The video teaches how to argue better by using claim, evidence, and reasoning in writing.
A claim, also known as a thesis statement, is a response to a prompt or question and serves as the backbone of writing.
The claim should be a clear statement, not a question, and should be placed at the end of the introduction paragraph.
A claim should not sound like an opinion and should not start with phrases like 'I think', 'I believe', or 'I feel'.
The claim should be a statement of fact that can be supported by evidence.
Evidence is the information or data that supports the claim and should be factual, not an opinion.
Evidence must be cited and can include numbers, observations, or quotations from texts.
Reasoning is crucial in explaining how the evidence supports the claim.
Reasoning helps connect the dots for the reader and is one of the most important parts of an argumentative essay.
An example of a claim is 'Dogs are better than cats', which needs to be backed up with evidence.
The claim should be bold and should be supported by main points, ideally three of them.
An example of evidence supporting the claim about dogs is a piece of data from a study.
The reasoning part of the argument should be longer than the claim, as it explains the connection between the evidence and the claim.
The video provides an example of how to combine claim, evidence, and reasoning into one paragraph.
In a full argument paper, the claim or thesis is typically in the introduction, with evidence and reasoning throughout the body paragraphs.
The video emphasizes the importance of making a clear claim, supporting it with factual evidence, and explaining the connection with reasoning.
Another example given is about Brett Favre, illustrating how claim, evidence, and reasoning can be used in a multi-paragraph essay.
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