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English 15 Public

Evidence & Credible Sources

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What is a counter claim?

The opposite of side of the argument that you are making.

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What is the rebuttal of an argument?

Evidence against the counter claim to prove it wrong.

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What is the definition of a credible source?

Research that is trustworthy, reliable and true.

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What is the definition of a non-credible source?

Research that is NOT trustworthy, NOT reliable, and NOT proven to be true.

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A type of evidence that is true and backs up the main reasons of the argument is called what?

Factual Evidence

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A type of evidence that is a % or a number that backs up the main reasons of an essay is called what?

Statistical Evidence

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A type of evidence that supports one of the main reasons in a cause and effect style way, using logical reasoning to prove the point is called what?

Logical Evidence

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A type of evidence that supports the main reasons but only applies to a smaller group is called what?

Anecdotal Evidence

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If an article is more than 10 years old is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Non-Credible Source

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If an article ends in a .edu or .gov website is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Credible Source

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If an article is an online blog is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Non-Credible

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If an article does not contain citations is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Non-Credible

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If an article ends in a .org, or .com website is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Non-Credible

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If an article is on wikipedia is it a credible source or a non-credible source?

Non-Credible

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Non-Credible

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