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What is evidence in writing?
Data, facts, and examples that support a point
Why is evidence important in writing?
To persuade the reader by providing support for a point
What type of evidence would you typically use in a scientific paper?
Citations to other studies
In what kind of writing would you most likely use examples from history or literature as evidence?
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How does evidence help persuade a doubting reader?
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What is the main point about evidence discussed in the text?
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Why is presenting relevant evidence important in writing?
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Why is the example of anorthite used in the text to explain relevance in providing evidence?
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In which scenario provided would bringing up a story about walking your dog be appropriate evidence?
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What is the significance of relevance when presenting evidence in writing?
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