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Understanding Evidence in Argumentative Writing

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Understanding Evidence in Argumentative Writing

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What are some examples of evidence mentioned in the text?

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Opinions and beliefs

Emotions and feelings

Facts and figures (correct)

How can you identify evidence in an argument?

By spotting cue words like 'because' and 'studies show' (correct)

By focusing on personal opinions

By looking for unrelated information

By ignoring the argument's structure

What is one way to assess the quality of evidence based on the text?

Verifying the evidence with an independent source (correct)

Checking for emotional appeal

Focusing on general statements over quantified metrics

Ignoring any grammatical errors in the evidence

Why is accuracy difficult to judge without an independent source?

Because accuracy requires comparison with a reliable source Signup and view all the answers

What makes good evidence more convincing according to the text?

Being precisely quantified Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of using numbers with an appropriate decimal point when presenting data?

To increase credibility Signup and view all the answers

Why is it considered a fallacy of hasty generalization when evidence is insufficient to support a claim?

Because it leads to a rushed conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of effective writing involves ensuring that sources of information match the variety in the population relevant to the claim?

Representativeness Signup and view all the answers

What increases the authority of information according to the text?

Special training, professional credentials, and considerable experience Signup and view all the answers

What does evidence-based management urge decision-makers to seek good quality evidence from?

Experts, scientific literature, and internal stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

According to Milton Friedman's claim, what is the main responsibility of corporations?

Maximizing profit for shareholders Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Mulligan's rebuttals to Milton Friedman's arguments?

Friedman fails to prove social responsibility is unfair Signup and view all the answers

In terms of sustainability, what milestone occurred in 1970?

Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Signup and view all the answers

What did IPCC mainly focus on in its claims?

Environmental protection policies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered a potential misstep according to the text regarding authority?

Fallacy of false appeal to authority Signup and view all the answers