Developing Arguments
Writing defensible thesis statements, selecting relevant evidence, and organizing a line of reasoning
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📝 Developing Arguments
Practice writing defensible thesis statements, selecting and embedding relevant evidence, developing commentary that connects evidence to claims, organizing a line of reasoning with topic sentences, and strengthening arguments through concession and rebuttal.
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Writing defensible thesis statements, selecting relevant evidence, and organizing a line of reasoning
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