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

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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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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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Which sentence best demonstrates an appropriate style for an argumentative essay?

A
Anyone who believes we should increase taxes is incapable of logical reasoning and should be discounted.
B
Increasing taxes would place an unnecessary hardship on the citizens and should be avoided.
C
Local legislative bodies are tasked with generating revenue to manage the needs of their districts.
D
Taxes are already out of control; it is unbelievable that the legislature is considering an increase.
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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 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 is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?

A
Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.
B
Zoos have been around for thousands of years, and each year they draw millions of people to see the variety of animals they house.
C
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
D
Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population and to combat extinction.
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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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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 zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, so they are necessary for animal conservation.Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support 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 help increase their population.
C
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to diseases.
D
Funding sources for zoos can be limited, and they often rely on donations from the public.
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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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