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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 Answers

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Which of the following parts of an argumentative essay belongs in the introduction?

A
reason
B
evidence
C
counterclaim
D
thesis
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Which sentence from an argumentative essay about genetically modified foods best states a claim?

A
Genetic modification is the act of combining various genes from different organisms resulting in a brand-new, modified organism.
B
Genetically modified foods should not be sold to consumers until proper tests can prove their safety.
C
Foods can be genetically modified to be resistant to pests and viruses.
D
The sale of genetically modified foods is outlawed in some countries.
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, and they are necessary for animal conservation.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species.
B
Specialists can breed animals at zoos to increase their population.
C
Injured and sick animals can be rescued and rehabilitated at zoos.
D
Zoos can protect endangered animals from hunters, predators, and a variety of natural dangers.
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods. High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as alcohol and tobacco.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; alcohol and tobacco are not.
B
Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
C
Sugar is cheaper to buy than alcohol and tobacco.
D
Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.
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Read the excerpt from an argumentative essay about college tuition. Is a college education worth the price today? College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years. More than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.Which revision offers the most improvement in sentence fluency?

A
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years because more than half of all recent college graduates are unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
B
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years; however, more than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
C
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years; therefore, more than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree.
D
College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years and more than half of all recent college graduates are unemployed and others are in jobs that do not require a college degree.
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Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods.High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as tobacco.Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A
Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; tobacco is not.
B
Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
C
Sugar is cheaper to buy than tobacco.
D
Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.
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Which citation format is correct if a student is quoting from an article entitled “We the People” that is published on a website and has no author information?

A
(Author Unknown)
B
(“We the People,” No page #)
C
(“We the People”)
D
(Anonymous, “We”)
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Which citation format is correct if a student is quoting a line on page 45 of a book titled Prison by Horace Gardener?

A
(Gardener 45)
B
(Gardener, p.45)
C
(Gardener, Prison, p.45)
D
(Prison 45)
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Evidence to support a claim in an argumentative essay should be part of the

A
thesis statement.
B
body paragraphs.
C
introductory paragraph.
D
concluding paragraph.
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An effective thesis in an argumentative essay must

A
present both sides of the issue.
B
contain a quote from a source.
C
state a position on the topic.
D
include accurate statistics.

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