10 questions
A statement put forth and supported by evidence
Argument
Quote
Perspective
Point of View
a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally
Claim
Evidence
Perspective
Argument
the writer's position on an issue or problem, usually supported by evidence
fact
reasoning
claim
evidence
a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
fact
evidence
claim
reason
proof, usually found directly in the text
evidence
opinion
reasoning
claim
an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward
fact
counterargument
evidence
claim
A counterargument, especially in debate
claim
evidence
fact
rebuttal
An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. It is a firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.
Evidence
Primary Source
Objective point of view
Secondary Source
A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events. Includes sources that combine, synthesize, and or interpret information from primary sources. Examples include encyclopedias, textbooks, and reviews.
Fact
Primary Source
Objective Point of View
Secondary Source
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
fact
bias
objective point of view
evidence