Which term refers to the justification provided by the author for why the evidence or claims are valid?

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Which term refers to the justification provided by the author for why the evidence or claims are valid?

Reasoning is the justification the author provides that shows why the evidence supports the claim and why the claim is valid. It’s the logical link or warrant that connects data to the point being made, explaining how and why the evidence counts as proof. Without this connective explanation, the evidence wouldn’t clearly support the claim. Claims are the statements being asserted, evidence is the data or facts offered to back them, and purpose is why the author writes the text.

Reasoning is the justification the author provides that shows why the evidence supports the claim and why the claim is valid. It’s the logical link or warrant that connects data to the point being made, explaining how and why the evidence counts as proof. Without this connective explanation, the evidence wouldn’t clearly support the claim. Claims are the statements being asserted, evidence is the data or facts offered to back them, and purpose is why the author writes the text.

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