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critique
to assess information to determine if it is accurate, well-supported, and not biased.
claims & assertions
statements of fact or opinion tha tpresent a position or idea.
Triple A's of Evidence
A writer should support their claims and assertions with evidence that is: adequate,
accurate, and appropriate.
adequate
enough
accurate
free from mistakes
appropriate
applies directly to the subject; fitting and to the point.
bias
attitude and beliefs that shape a person't thinking-- often in spite of the facts.
stereotypes
unfair, fixed ideas about a group of people.
generalization
a broad statement that covers several different situations.
assess
to evaluate for yourself
purpose
why an author would write an expository text