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Which element of argument is seen in this sentence? High schools should adopt later starting times because research shows it improves students’ academic performances and overall health.

What type of argument would this statement lead to? “The debate over free speech on college campuses hinges on how we define ‘free speech.’ Does it mean the right to say anything, or does it exclude hate speech?”

Practical Argument defines bias as the use of preconceived ideas, rather than factual evidence, as support for your argument. Which one of the following statements is the best example of being unbiased?

What type of logical fallacy does this sentence show? “If we allow students to bring snacks into class, soon they’ll be bringing entire meals, and then the classroom will turn into a cafeteria!”

Which rhetorical appeal is being used here? The speaker argues that now is the critical moment to create strong AI regulations, citing the urgent need for policy reform as the window for effective action is rapidly closing.

What type of argument would this statement lead to? “We should implement stricter regulations on factory farming because it’s inherently wrong to treat animals inhumanely for profit.”

Which of these tasks is NOT required when you are evaluating a source, according to the Practical Argument definition? 

If you avoid unfair tactics and bias as you write your argument, you would meet which requirement for establishing credibility? 

Plagiarism is a problem that has been around for a long time. The internet and smart devices have not really made it trickier, according to Practical Argument.

Which of Aristotle’s classical appeals does an identifying tag/signal phrase such as According to a recent study about developments in cancer treatments published by the New England Journal of Medicine  help a writer appeal to?