Claims - Evidence - Reasoning

A statement or conclusion that answers a question.

Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

To support the claim and provide justification.

By searching for relevant data, studies, or rankings that relate to the claim.

"I am a great athlete because I love sports, I am strong, and I am dedicated."

"In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same."

It connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

Personal opinions or unverified statements.

By examining the quality and relevance of the evidence provided.