Question 1 A) Which of the terms on the list below matches this definition? "A written discussion in which reasons and evidence are given to support an opinion" (1 point) Responses Evidence Evidence Argument Argument Claim Claim Analysis Analysis Question 2 A)What is "bias" when it comes to argumentative writing?(1 point) Responses The reason a text is written The reason a text is written A statement of someone's position on a topic A statement of someone's position on a topic A form of writing that presents a claim supported by logical reasons and evidence A form of writing that presents a claim supported by logical reasons and evidence A personal feeling in favor of or against something A personal feeling in favor of or against something Question 3 A)When writing an argumentative essay, it is vital to keep the ____________ in mind to attempt to change minds and opinions. Without doing this, your argumentative essay will lose its ability to connect with readers.(1 point) Responses purpose purpose bias bias action action audience audience Question 4 A)True or False: After you write a claim that shows your position on a topic, it's a good idea to support it with other opinions you find online instead of facts from outside sources.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 5 A)When you write an argument on a specific topic, it is important to _________ or disprove an opposing argument. By doing this, you can show that you understand the other side of the argument while still proving that your argument is stronger.(1 point) Responses claim claim refute refute base base argue argue Question 6 A) Which term matches this definition? "The facts or ideas that support an idea or analysis" (1 point) Responses Counterclaim Counterclaim Argument Argument Claim Claim Evidence/data Evidence/data Question 7 A) Which piece of evidence best supports this claim: We need to make sure our roads are safer for drivers in Minnesota. (1 point) Responses "9 out of 10 pedestrians surveyed said that they don't feel comfortable crossing the street in the Twin Cities." "9 out of 10 pedestrians surveyed said that they don't feel comfortable crossing the street in the Twin Cities." "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed." "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed." "Our roads are in rough shape and need to get fixed as soon as possible," said Steve Williams, a local barber. "Our roads are in rough shape and need to get fixed as soon as possible," said Steve Williams, a local barber. "46% of drivers admit to speeding when driving on highways." "46% of drivers admit to speeding when driving on highways." Question 8 A)Which of the following questions is NOT HELPFUL when identifying good sources.(1 point) Responses Was the evidence recently published? Was the evidence recently published? Do I agree with the stance the author is taking? Do I agree with the stance the author is taking? Is the author an expert in their field of study? Is the author an expert in their field of study? Is the source credible? Is the source credible? Question 9 A)Why should readers be mindful of bias in the articles they read?(1 point) Responses Because it means that all of the evidence in the article is fake. Because it means that all of the evidence in the article is fake. It makes things easier because it proves your own argument. It makes things easier because it proves your own argument. When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument. When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument. Question 10 Please watch this YouTube video to answer the remaining questions. Video Player A)Rather than choosing an answer because it "feels" right, a critical thinker must look at all options and eliminate all but the most _____________ information.(1 point) Responses useful and reliable useful and reliable critical and trustworthy critical and trustworthy interesting and short interesting and short impressive and realistic impressive and realistic B)What is the first step in the 5-step process of becoming a better critical thinker?(1 point) Responses Apply the information Apply the information Consider the implications Consider the implications Gather your information Gather your information Formulate your question Formulate your question C)Why is it helpful to do a lot of thinking while formulating your initial question in an argument?(1 point) Responses People will believe your side of the argument more if you put more thought into it. People will believe your side of the argument more if you put more thought into it. You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument. You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument. It will make your first question harder to debate against. It will make your first question harder to debate against. It should help you to narrow in on what opinions you will use as evidence in the essay. It should help you to narrow in on what opinions you will use as evidence in the essay. D)If you're looking to find strong data or evidence to support your claim or answer your question, which of the following considerations IS NOT as important as the others?(1 point) Responses Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia? Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia? Was this written recently enough to still be accurate? Was this written recently enough to still be accurate? Is the author an expert in the field? Is the author an expert in the field? Does the article contain very little (if any) bias? Does the article contain very little (if any) bias? E)When we think of the long-term consequences of a decision we're making in our critical thinking, we are successfully _________________.(1 point) Responses Considering the implications Considering the implications Formulating our question Formulating our question Applying the information Applying the information Gathering our information Gathering our information F)What is the best way to make better-informed decisions when you're choosing between two or more things in an argument?(1 point) Responses Explore other points of view to see how both sides think. Explore other points of view to see how both sides think. Be confident and follow your heart. Be confident and follow your heart. Use websites that back up the things you believe to be true. Use websites that back up the things you believe to be true. Ask someone what they would do and follow their choice. Ask someone what they would do and follow their choice.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1
A) Argument

Question 2
A) A personal feeling in favor of or against something

Question 3
A) audience

Question 4
A) False

Question 5
A) refute

Question 6
A) Evidence/data

Question 7
A) "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed."

Question 8
A) Do I agree with the stance the author is taking?

Question 9
A) When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument.

Question 10
A) A: useful and reliable
B: Gather your information
C: You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument.
D: Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia?
E: Considering the implications
F: Explore other points of view to see how both sides think.

If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!

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Question 1 A) Which of the terms on the list below matches this definition? "A written discussion in which reasons and evidence are given to support an opinion" (1 point) Responses Evidence Evidence Argument Argument Claim Claim Analysis Analysis Question 2 A)What is "bias" when it comes to argumentative writing?(1 point) Responses The reason a text is written The reason a text is written A statement of someone's position on a topic A statement of someone's position on a topic A form of writing that presents a claim supported by logical reasons and evidence A form of writing that presents a claim supported by logical reasons and evidence A personal feeling in favor of or against something A personal feeling in favor of or against something Question 3 A)When writing an argumentative essay, it is vital to keep the ____________ in mind to attempt to change minds and opinions. Without doing this, your argumentative essay will lose its ability to connect with readers.(1 point) Responses purpose purpose bias bias action action audience audience Question 4 A)True or False: After you write a claim that shows your position on a topic, it's a good idea to support it with other opinions you find online instead of facts from outside sources.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 5 A)When you write an argument on a specific topic, it is important to _________ or disprove an opposing argument. By doing this, you can show that you understand the other side of the argument while still proving that your argument is stronger.(1 point) Responses claim claim refute refute base base argue argue Question 6 A) Which term matches this definition? "The facts or ideas that support an idea or analysis" (1 point) Responses Counterclaim Counterclaim Argument Argument Claim Claim Evidence/data Evidence/data Question 7 A) Which piece of evidence best supports this claim: We need to make sure our roads are safer for drivers in Minnesota. (1 point) Responses "9 out of 10 pedestrians surveyed said that they don't feel comfortable crossing the street in the Twin Cities." "9 out of 10 pedestrians surveyed said that they don't feel comfortable crossing the street in the Twin Cities." "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed." "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed." "Our roads are in rough shape and need to get fixed as soon as possible," said Steve Williams, a local barber. "Our roads are in rough shape and need to get fixed as soon as possible," said Steve Williams, a local barber. "46% of drivers admit to speeding when driving on highways." "46% of drivers admit to speeding when driving on highways." Question 8 A)Which of the following questions is NOT HELPFUL when identifying good sources.(1 point) Responses Was the evidence recently published? Was the evidence recently published? Do I agree with the stance the author is taking? Do I agree with the stance the author is taking? Is the author an expert in their field of study? Is the author an expert in their field of study? Is the source credible? Is the source credible? Question 9 A)Why should readers be mindful of bias in the articles they read?(1 point) Responses Because it means that all of the evidence in the article is fake. Because it means that all of the evidence in the article is fake. It makes things easier because it proves your own argument. It makes things easier because it proves your own argument. When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument. When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument. Question 10 Please watch this YouTube video to answer the remaining questions. Video Player A)Rather than choosing an answer because it "feels" right, a critical thinker must look at all options and eliminate all but the most _____________ information.(1 point) Responses useful and reliable useful and reliable critical and trustworthy critical and trustworthy interesting and short interesting and short impressive and realistic impressive and realistic B)What is the first step in the 5-step process of becoming a better critical thinker?(1 point) Responses Apply the information Apply the information Consider the implications Consider the implications Gather your information Gather your information Formulate your question Formulate your question C)Why is it helpful to do a lot of thinking while formulating your initial question in an argument?(1 point) Responses People will believe your side of the argument more if you put more thought into it. People will believe your side of the argument more if you put more thought into it. You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument. You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument. It will make your first question harder to debate against. It will make your first question harder to debate against. It should help you to narrow in on what opinions you will use as evidence in the essay. It should help you to narrow in on what opinions you will use as evidence in the essay. D)If you're looking to find strong data or evidence to support your claim or answer your question, which of the following considerations IS NOT as important as the others?(1 point) Responses Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia? Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia? Was this written recently enough to still be accurate? Was this written recently enough to still be accurate? Is the author an expert in the field? Is the author an expert in the field? Does the article contain very little (if any) bias? Does the article contain very little (if any) bias? E)When we think of the long-term consequences of a decision we're making in our critical thinking, we are successfully _________________.(1 point) Responses Considering the implications Considering the implications Formulating our question Formulating our question Applying the information Applying the information Gathering our information Gathering our information F)What is the best way to make better-informed decisions when you're choosing between two or more things in an argument?(1 point) Responses Explore other points of view to see how both sides think. Explore other points of view to see how both sides think. Be confident and follow your heart. Be confident and follow your heart. Use websites that back up the things you believe to be true. Use websites that back up the things you believe to be true. Ask someone what they would do and follow their choice. Ask someone what they would do and follow their choice.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1
A) Argument

Question 2
A) A personal feeling in favor of or against something

Question 3
A) audience

Question 4
A) False

Question 5
A) refute

Question 6
A) Evidence/data

Question 7
A) "38% of tire blowouts are caused by potholes that could easily be fixed."

Question 8
A) Do I agree with the stance the author is taking?

Question 9
A) When the writer does not present both sides fairly, readers only get a narrow view of the argument.

Question 10
A) A: useful and reliable
B: Gather your information
C: You are allowed to consider all the options before landing on the thing that will help you to make the best argument.
D: Can it be easily found on Google or Wikipedia?
E: Considering the implications
F: Explore other points of view to see how both sides think.

If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!

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