1. Argumentative writing
Terms

2. Author qualifications
What makes the author reliable?
Includes education, job position, personal experience, and reputation

3. Perspective
The point of view from which the author approaches an argument

4. Claim/Position
What the author is trying to prove about the issue

5. Reason/Justification
The explanation the author provides for his or her claim

6. Evidence
The data, statistics, or facts used to support the author’s reasoning

7. Counterclaim
Opinions that oppose that of the author’s

8. Rebuttal How the author responds to and
refutes (disproves) the counterclaim(s)

9. Argumentative writing
Questions for analysis

10. What makes the author qualified to write on this topic?

11. What is the author’s perspective on the topic or issue?

12. What is the author’s claim or position?

13. What is a reason (Justification) the author provides for his or her claim?

14. What evidence does the author give to support his or her claim?

15. What counterclaim does the author provide to acknowledge those opposing him?

16. How does the author refute the counterclaim
How does the author refute the counterclaim? What is his or her rebuttal?