Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about a Debatable Topic

Which sentence best describes the relationship between a counterclaim and a rebuttal?

O A counterclaim states an opposing viewpoint to the claim, which a rebuttal fairly and logically addresses.

Read the claim. School uniforms diminish students' individuality and creativity and have no place in the school system. Which evidence best supports the claim? Select two options.

O A student's choice of clothing is protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution, since dress is a form of expression. O One recent study found that school uniforms had no effect on behavioral issues, but they had a negative effect on academic performance.

What kind of evidence best supports reasons in an argument?

O All evidence should be reliable and varied, using personal experiences only when relevant.

Which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? Read the passage. (1) Since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) Some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health.

O However

Which statement best analyzes the rebuttal? Read the claim. Human bodies have developed over time to support a vegetarian diet.

O It is ineffective because it does not logically point out a flaw in the counterclaim.

Read the claim. Human bodies have developed over time to support a vegetarian diet. Which sentence provides the best supporting evidence for the claim?

O The length of human intestines is better suited to digest food derived from plants than to digest meat.

How can the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? Read the claim and reason. Beginning in high school, students should earn their own money by finding after-school employment. An after-school job serves not only as income, but as valuable experience for when students leave school for the workforce. Read the counterclaim and reason. While having a source of income can certainly be a learning experience for high school students, they should maintain their focus on academics and extracurricular activities. Working after school, many experts agree, can lead to a decrease in school success, which can then limit students' options when they enter the workforce.

O The rebuttal should acknowledge that school remains a priority and discuss the benefits of a balance between school and work.

Which statements are examples of a fair and logical rebuttal to the counterclaim? Select two options.

O While tablets are expensive, most buyers can save money in the long run by purchasing e-textbooks instead of print books. O While tablets are expensive, most buyers can save money in the long run by purchasing e-textbooks instead of print books.

What is an effective claim in an argumentative essay?

O a clear statement that can be argued in favor of or against using reasoning

Where should the writer include a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

O after the supporting evidence for the claim

Where should you include supporting evidence in an outline for an argumentative essay? Select two options.

O directly after the reasons O as support for the rebuttal

Which prewriting steps are part of research for an argumentative essay? Select three options.

O selecting and forming a claim about a specific topic O identifying evidence to include to support your reasons O investigating counterclaims that go against your claim

What is the most important reason to cite evidence in an argumentative essay?

O to give credit for the ideas used to the appropriate sources in an organized format

How should the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? Read the claim and reason. The US government should pass legislation to alleviate the challenges of student-loan debt faced by millions of...

X The rebuttal should restate the idea that young adults receive assistance to pay off their loans, then provide evidence showing exactly how much assistance they receive.

Which sentence in this passage contains a logical fallacy that should be removed? Read the passage. (1) The CEO of an automobile company once stated what many believe—that police officers are the professionals who are the most overworked, underpaid, and deserving of bonuses in the country—and I agree. (2) Beyond a doubt, police officers deserve all of the respect, resources, and pay that we can offer. (3) Police officers should be given bonuses just like any other professional working group. (4) Anyone who has had a police officer touch his or her life knows how police officers can make a difference. (5) So it is small compensation to allow these professionals to do their jobs with regular bonuses, and of course the respect and admiration they deserve.

X sentence 4