15 Questions
What is evidence in writing?
Data, facts, and examples that support a point
What type of evidence might be used in a scientific paper?
Citations to other studies
In what type of writing might quotations from the text be used as evidence?
English class paper
What is the purpose of evidence in writing?
To support a point
What might be considered evidence in a standardized test essay?
Examples from history or literature
How does evidence help in persuading a reader?
By providing support for the writer's point
What kind of evidence might be needed to convince a reader about a grand conspiracy theory?
Watertight argument supported by data and facts
What is the importance of connecting evidence to the main argument?
It helps the reader understand the relevance
Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence in your own papers?
To ensure the reader understands the connection
What makes evidence more persuasive?
The relevance to the main argument
Why is it important to present evidence that's appropriate for the field you're writing in?
To ensure the evidence is relevant and persuasive
What is an example of connecting evidence to the main argument?
Explaining how the evidence supports the main argument
In a scientific paper about teenage intellectual development, what type of evidence would be appropriate?
A study on adolescent brain development
Why is it not enough to just bring up a lot of facts without connecting them to the main argument?
It doesn't make the evidence persuasive
What does the author suggest about presenting evidence that's not relevant to the main argument?
It weakens the argument
Test your understanding of the importance of evidence in arguments with this quiz. Explore the role of evidence in forming strong and convincing points.
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