Author's Reason and evidence

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What is an author's reason?

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An author's reason is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in a text.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support an author's reason or argument.

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Why is it important to find evidence?

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Finding evidence is important because it helps to support and strengthen the author's reason.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

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To analyze evidence means to examine it closely to see how well it supports the author's reason.

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What is a strong piece of evidence?

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A strong piece of evidence is reliable, relevant, and directly supports the author's reason.

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What is a weak piece of evidence?

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A weak piece of evidence is not reliable, not relevant, or does not clearly support the author's reason.

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How can you tell if evidence is credible?

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You can tell if evidence is credible by checking the source, the author's qualifications, and whether the information is backed by research.

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What role does context play in understanding evidence?

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Context helps to understand the situation or background in which the evidence is presented, making it clearer how it supports the reason.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the author's reason.

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How can an author address a counterargument?

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An author can address a counterargument by acknowledging it and providing evidence to refute it.