NEED THIS ASAP PL What kind of statement should you include at the beginning part of an argument?
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the counter-claim
a rebuttal
claim
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the evidence

Claim

Explanation:

Claim.  To begin, you must state your initial claim.  Once your position is established you present the evidence to support it.  The counter-claim and rebuttal are only used in response to the other team/person.  

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