Identifying and Assessing Evidence

because, as a result, in the first place, for example, in addition, given that, studies show, for the following reasons

Use numbers to an appropriate decimal point and avoid over precision. Utilize direct quotations of what people said.

Hasty generalization

Variety in the sources of information should match the variety in the population relevant to the claim.

We often lack first-hand knowledge, so we rely on others' authority.

Precision

Claims should be supported by evidence that is accurate, precise, sufficient, representative, authoritative, and expressed clearly.

Good quality evidence can be obtained from experts, scientific literature, the organization itself, and internal and external stakeholders.

Milton Friedman claims that maximizing profit is the primary responsibility of corporations, while Mulligan argues that social and environmental responsibility are essential in business.

Some milestones include the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 and the OPEC oil embargo in 1973.

The fallacy of false appeal to authority occurs when someone claims something is true because an authority figure says it is true, even if the authority is not an expert in the field.

Clarity of expression ensures that the evidence presented is clearly stated and interpreted for the reader.