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==Evaluative Phrases==
 
==Evaluative Phrases==
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*“This is a strong argument because...”
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*“This is a weak argument because…”
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*“This claim can be effectively countered by…”
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*“This claim can be countered, but rather poorly, by…”
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*“This point stands up to scrutiny as…”
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*“This point fails to stand up to scrutiny as…”
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*“The underlying assumption behind this reason is a convincing one…”
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*“The underlying assumption behind this reason is doubtful…”
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*“The two assertions are equally balanced…”
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*“It is difficult to choose between the evidence here…”
  
 
==Useful Conjunctions==
 
==Useful Conjunctions==

Revision as of 18:46, 11 December 2018

Writing Frames

Evaluative Phrases

  • “This is a strong argument because...”
  • “This is a weak argument because…”
  • “This claim can be effectively countered by…”
  • “This claim can be countered, but rather poorly, by…”
  • “This point stands up to scrutiny as…”
  • “This point fails to stand up to scrutiny as…”
  • “The underlying assumption behind this reason is a convincing one…”
  • “The underlying assumption behind this reason is doubtful…”
  • “The two assertions are equally balanced…”
  • “It is difficult to choose between the evidence here…”

Useful Conjunctions