Importance of Evidence in Writing
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What is evidence in writing?

  • Data, facts, and examples that support a point (correct)
  • Logical fallacies and emotional appeals
  • Personal anecdotes and opinions
  • Unsupported claims
  • Why is evidence important in writing?

  • To confuse the reader with conflicting information
  • To entertain the reader with fictional tales
  • To shock the reader with grand conspiracy theories
  • To persuade the reader and support the writer's point (correct)
  • In what type of writing would you likely use citations as evidence?

  • A poetry collection
  • A creative fiction story
  • A personal blog post
  • A scientific paper (correct)
  • What kind of evidence might you use in a paper for an English class?

    <p>Quotes from the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a writer use evidence in their writing?

    <p>To support their arguments and persuade the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential purpose of evidence in writing?

    <p>To clarify and strengthen the writer's point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence mentioned in the text?

    <p>Emotional appeals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to connect evidence to the main argument?

    <p>To persuade the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the power of evidence?

    <p>Evidence can sway opinions effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence in your writing?

    <p>To make the argument more convincing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element in presenting evidence in a scientific paper according to the text?

    <p>Ensuring the evidence is credible and relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations would be considered inappropriate evidence according to the text?

    <p>Using detailed scientific research in a paper on history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid leaving readers to figure out the connection between evidence and argument themselves?

    <p>To enhance clarity and persuasion in your argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does irrelevant evidence have on an argument?

    <p>It confuses the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can presenting appropriate evidence enhance the credibility of an argument?

    <p>By ensuring the evidence aligns with the field of study and supports the argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

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