Argumentative Vocabulary

Research

The act of reading multiple published works about a topic, comprehending the information, and taking notes on it IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Anything that you take word for word from the published text should be cited.

Bias

a general tendency or leaning toward one opinion; a partiality toward one view

Argumentative

a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner

Prejudice

a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Opposing Viewpoint/Counterclaim

an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory that has been developed

Collecting

bring or gather together information that you may use when writing an argumentative essay

Selecting

carefully choose as being the best or most suitable topic for the project at hand

Reaffirm

confirm the validity or correctness of something previously established

Reliable

consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. A trusted source for information

Controversial

giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement (something people disagree about)

Argument

is the process of relating evidence for the purpose of establishing the case, is your way of presenting evidence that helps to support your side

Debate

is the process whereby two or more individuals take opposing viewpoints on a proposition in an attempt to persuade others to accept or reject a solution to a problem

Thesis

is the statement that begins a formal essay or argument that describes the central argument or claim

Debatable

open to discussion or argument

Refute

the is an attack on the case of the opposition that the debaters seek out the weaknesses of the opponents' arguments and present a counter-argument

Rebuttal

the last opportunity to argue against the opposition and to highlight your main points

Evidence

this includes information or facts provided to support an argument

Claim

to assert or maintain something as a fact

Persuade

to convince a reader to think or act a certain way

Inconveniences

trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort

Injustices

violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment