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What is wrong with this claim? Drinking and driving should be illegal.
It is already illegal. There is only one side.
What is wrong with this claim statement? Bullying in schools should be stopped immediately.
There is only one side to this argument. Nobody will support that bullying should continue.
What is wrong with this claim statement? There are pros and cons to putting more restrictions on gun control.
You can not argue both sides in a claim. You need to pick 1 and stick to it.
A claim that provides the overall message of your paper is called a ________ ________?
thesis statement
Is this a good claim for a paper? Yes or no and explain. Red shoes are the best.
No, it isn't something that people would have strong opinions on.
Is this a good claim for a paper? Yes or no and explain. It is wrong to invade personal privacy, therefore there should be more laws to stop cybercrimes.
Yes, there is a clear stance and it explains the topic.
Is this a good claim for your paper? Yes or no and explain. I hope you understand by the end of this paper that capital punishment is wrong and needs to stop happening.
No. The topic is good and writer takes a stance but the voice is informal- "I hope you..."
What is the name for the opposing side's view of a topic?
Counterclaim
Is this a claim or evidence? Gun laws exist in all 50 states.
evidence. It is a fact.
Claim or evidence? Teachers should be required to retire after age 60.
Claim
Claim or evidence? Teachers become more effective the longer they remain in their jobs.
Claim. This can be debated.
Claim or Evidence? Each year, students are required to take end of the year exams called standardized tests..
Evidence
Claim or evidence? Schools should reduce the number of standardized tests students are required to take.
Claim
Claim or evidence? Video games can provide both enjoyment and health benefits.
Claim
Claim or evidence? Studies have proven that one way video games can be beneficial is by improving a person's mental health.
Evidence
Claim or evidence? Students should be required to pass a content exam in order to move to the next grade.
Claim
