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our main idea/claim/refutation/problem-solution expressed in a single sentence or a combination of sentences.

Try to be as specific as possible (without providing too much detail)

Induction is the type of reasoning that moves from specific facts to a general conclusion. When you use induction in your paper, you will state your thesis (which is actually the conclusion you have come to after looking at all the facts) and then support your thesis with the facts.

general premises and move to a specific conclusion

syllogistic reasoning (the syllogism)

Major premise Minor premise Conclusion

relationship of the two premises lead, logically, to the conclusion.

If you disagree with either of these premises, the conclusion is invalid.

So the unstated premise is “Only rich people have plasma TVs.

may also call for action

The preacher's maxim is one of the most effective formulas to follow for argument papers: Tell what you're going to tell them (introduction). Tell them (body). Tell them what you told them (conclusion).