How Do You Use Evidence To Support A Claim?

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  1. Make sure your evidence is appropriate to the paper you are writing.
  2. Make sure the evidence does, in fact, support your argument or your claims.
  3. Tell your reader why this evidence supports your argument/claims.
  4. Make sure you have an appropriate amount of evidence.

What types of evidence can be used to support a claim?

  • established facts.
  • case studies.
  • statistics.
  • experiments.
  • analogies and logical reasoning.
  • citation of recognized experts on the issue.

Why do we need evidence to support a claim?

Think of evidence as

the supports that buttress your claim, making it more solid than it would be alone

. In fact, if you make a claim or an argument without evidence, your paper could appear to be unsupported opinion or not particularly well-researched.

What 3 types of evidence can be used to support a claim?

There are three main categories of evidence that are essential to gain the audience’s confidence in the writer’s assertions. These categories are

Fact, Judgment, and Testimony

. This page explores the types of evidence used in argumentation.

How do you support a claim example?

For example, if

Student A is writing a paper on why his or her school needs to build a new parking deck

, then a reasonable supporting claim might be “there is not enough parking on campus.” Student writers need to remember that a supporting claim is, itself, an argument.

What makes strong evidence?

Strong evidence is

accurate, convincing, and relevant to the argument at hand

. It comes from a credible source, and it truly supports the reason it is supposed to prove.

What is considered good evidence?

Good evidence is representative of what is, not just an isolated case, and it is

information upon which an institution can take action to improve

. It is, in short, relevant, verifiable, representative, and actionable. It is important to note that evidence per se does not lead to confirmations of value and quality.

What are the 7 types of evidence?

  • Personal Experience. To use an event that happened in your life to explain or support a claim.
  • Statistics/Research/Known Facts. To use accurate data to support your claim.
  • Allusions. …
  • Examples. …
  • Authority. …
  • Analogy. …
  • Hypothetical Situations.

How do you support a claim?

  1. Make one point at a time.
  2. Keep claims short, simple and to the point.
  3. Keep claims directly relevant to their parent.
  4. Use research, evidence and facts to support your claims.
  5. Use logic to support your claims.

Are the pieces of evidence enough to support the point claim?

Don’t confuse evidence with citation.

Evidence is the facts used to support the claim

. Citation tells the reader where the writer got the facts. Just because a writer does not cite her or his sources, does not mean she or he has no evidence.

What is a claim example?

Claims are, essentially, the evidence that writers or speakers use to prove their point. Examples of Claim:

A teenager who wants a new cellular phone makes

the following claims: Every other girl in her school has a cell phone.

How do you justify a claim?

  1. State Your Claim. A strong justification narrative begins with a brief statement of your claim, which will be the focus of your piece. …
  2. Establish Reasons. Once you state your claim, begin providing the reasoning. …
  3. Provide Support. …
  4. Discuss Budgetary Issues.

How do you write a major claim?

  1. A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence; it is not a personal opinion or feeling.
  2. A claim defines your writing’s goals, direction, and scope.
  3. A good claim is specific and asserts a focused argument.

What are the 4 types of evidence?

The four types of evidence recognized by the courts include

demonstrative, real, testimonial and documentary

.

What is strong evidence vs weak evidence?


Strong evidence are facts, clear examples and are related to the topic

. Weak evidence may be a series of opinions or may not be related to the topic.

What is considered weak evidence?

of evidence. Weak Evidence: •

Presents an argument, but it does not completely

.

make sense

. • The evidence does not change the audience’s.

Amira Khan
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Amira Khan
Amira Khan is a philosopher and scholar of religion with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Amira's expertise includes the history of philosophy and religion, ethics, and the philosophy of science. She is passionate about helping readers navigate complex philosophical and religious concepts in a clear and accessible way.