1. SIMPLE Argument Terms

2. Persuade
To convince someone to agree with a belief by using argument or action.

3. Information that is certain and can be proven
Fact
Information that is certain and can be proven

4. Opinion
A personal judgment about something, not always based on facts/knowledge

5. Evidence
Facts, details, reasons, research, and experience that relate to and support a claim.

6. Debatable Claim
An opinion that is a matter of personal experience that must be backed up with evidence.

7. Actual experience of the topic by you or someone you know.
Personal Experience
Actual experience of the topic by you or someone you know.

8. Logic and reasoning that supports your opinion.
Reasons
Logic and reasoning that supports your opinion.

9. Facts found in a reliable/credible source.
Confirmed Facts
Facts found in a reliable/credible source.

10. Numbers and percentages about your topic from reliable sources.
Statistics
Numbers and percentages about your topic from reliable sources.

11. Expert Research
Research and findings from experts in your topic. Always found in reliable sources.

12. CLAIM + EVIDENCE =
ARGUMENT