Tips for Finding Stronger Evidence

Tips for Finding STRONG EVIDENCE

English 10

TIP #1

The strongest evidence is relevant--which means it is directly related to what the claim is stating.

TIP #2

The strongest evidence is fact based, not an opinion.

TIP #3

Numbers, facts, statistics, and expert testimony is often the strongest evidence.

TIP #4

Although it is fact based, the strongest evidence might also have some emotional appeal, stirring up strong emotions in the reader.

TIP #5

The strongest evidence is convincing.

TIP #6

Avoid choosing the first evidence that seems relevant to your claim. Be picky!

TIP #7

Put a star next to the evidence that you think best supports your claim. Then, narrow it down. Which evidence is the strongest?

TIP #8

The strongest evidence is concrete: it cannot be argued. It is proven, researched, solid evidence.

TIP #9

Weak evidence might be true, but it doesn’t work to support the claim you’re making.

TIP #10

Weak evidence might be irrelevant or work to support an opposing claim.