Key Terms

1. An additional that is against, or counter to, what the conclusion is trying to establish. The writer normally presents the counter-argument in ordder to dismiss it. (7, 8)
4. Skills, experience and training that give someone specialist knowledge and judgement. (9)
6. A person, organisation, or document providing information or evidence. (6)
7. A statement that aims to persuade a reader to accept a conclsion. (6)

2. A word oor short phrase that helps the reader to idenitify the elements of an argument. (8, 9)
3. If the writer presents a reason that would support an opponent's argument, rather than a counter-argument, then the writer is making a counter-assertion/claim. (7, 9)
5. What is generally said or believed about the character of a person or an organiisation. (10)
8. Tendenacy to be prejudiced against, or in favour of, certain beliefs, or people who engage in articular activites. This gives a motive/subconcious reason to lie, misrepresent or distort information/evidence. (4)
9. Standards, measures, or benchmarks, aginst which something can be measured. (8)
10. A statement or judgement that can be challenged. (5)

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