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IMPORTANT TERMS:
- is defined as a statement that a person asserts as true.
IMPORTANT TERMS:
- is defined as a statement that a person asserts as true.
CLAIM
is a verb which means is to state a source or provide an example to support a response.
is a verb which means is to state a source or provide an example to support a response.
CITE
is a proof. It is the basis of your belief, an indication of something; the evidence is a support, and these are facts.
is a proof. It is the basis of your belief, an indication of something; the evidence is a support, and these are facts.
EVIDENCE
refers to statements that can be described as true or real.
refers to statements that can be described as true or real.
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any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove an argument.
Example: If a witness says he saw the accused set fire to a building.
any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove an argument.
Example: If a witness says he saw the accused set fire to a building.
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a set of facts that, when taken together, lead to the desired conclusion.
Example: If he saw the accused sneakily leaving the building just before the fire broke out.
a set of facts that, when taken together, lead to the desired conclusion. Example: If he saw the accused sneakily leaving the building just before the fire broke out.
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Remember to do these things on how to find text evidence. You need to PROVE IT. P-
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the evidence must be found somewhere in the passage.
the evidence must be found somewhere in the passage.
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the specific location of the text
the specific location of the text
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question and the evidence the connection between the
question and the evidence the connection between the
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provides the author's perspective on the topic.
provides the author's perspective on the topic.
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something that is seen physically in the text.
something that is seen physically in the text.
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be a reading detective; use clues from the text to figure something not stated in the text
be a reading detective; use clues from the text to figure something not stated in the text
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help the reader understand the text. Watch out for the titles, headings, charts, tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.
help the reader understand the text. Watch out for the titles, headings, charts, tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.
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is the timeliness of the information
is the timeliness of the information
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is the importance of the information for your needs.
is the importance of the information for your needs.
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is the source of information.
is the source of information.
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is the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of information
is the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of information
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is the reason the information exists
is the reason the information exists
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This type of evidence uses numbers and data to support a claim. It often involves surveys, polls, or research studies.
Example: "A recent study showed that 80% of people prefer coffee over tea."
This type of evidence uses numbers and data to support a claim. It often involves surveys, polls, or research studies. Example: "A recent study showed that 80% of people prefer coffee over tea."
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This evidence relies on the opinions or statements of experts or people with direct experience.
Example: "A doctor says that regular exercise is essential for good health."
This evidence relies on the opinions or statements of experts or people with direct experience. Example: "A doctor says that regular exercise is essential for good health."
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This type of evidence draws comparisons between two different situations or things to support an argument.
Example: "If a car needs regular maintenance to run well, then our bodies need regular exercise to stay healthy."
This type of evidence draws comparisons between two different situations or things to support an argument. Example: "If a car needs regular maintenance to run well, then our bodies need regular exercise to stay healthy."
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This evidence is based on personal stories or experiences. While it can be compelling, it's often not considered as strong as other types of evidence because it might not be representative of a larger group.
Example: "I know someone who quit smoking and immediately felt better."
This evidence is based on personal stories or experiences. While it can be compelling, it's often not considered as strong as other types of evidence because it might not be representative of a larger group. Example: "I know someone who quit smoking and immediately felt better."
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