Relevant vs. Irrelevant

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence is information that connects directly to the claim being made, supporting it and helping to prove it.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Irrelevant evidence is information that does not connect to the claim and does not support it.

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Identify an example of relevant evidence.

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An example of relevant evidence could be statistics that show a direct correlation between two variables.

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Identify an example of irrelevant evidence.

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An example of irrelevant evidence could be a personal anecdote that does not relate to the topic being discussed.

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What does it mean for a detail to be irrelevant in a paragraph?

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It means that the detail does not contribute to the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

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How can you determine if evidence is relevant?

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You can determine if evidence is relevant by asking if it directly supports the claim or argument being made.

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What is the importance of using relevant evidence in writing?

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Using relevant evidence strengthens arguments, makes writing more persuasive, and helps the reader understand the point being made.

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What is a common mistake when identifying relevant vs. irrelevant evidence?

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A common mistake is assuming that all information related to a topic is relevant, when in fact it may not support the specific claim.

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What is the role of context in determining relevance?

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Context helps to clarify how evidence relates to a claim, making it easier to identify what is relevant or irrelevant.

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What is a strategy for finding relevant evidence?

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A strategy is to outline the main points of your argument and then search for evidence that directly supports each point.