Types of Evidence for Argumentive Writing

Understanding Types of Evidence

By Insaf Issa

Four Types of Evidence

Multiple Choice

What type of evidence does the following excerpt use?

"Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking is concerned about massive job loss and how that could affect the stability of our society. ‘The automation of factories has already decimated jobs in traditional manufacturing,’ says Hawking."

• Fact

• Statistic / Data

• Example

• Expert Opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of factual evidence?

• “The UAE government has launched several initiatives to promote AI and smart city technology.”

• “Experts believe AI will completely transform jobs in the next decade.”

• “Dubai’s Internet of Things (IoT) program has already improved traffic management in some areas.”

• “Many people think robots will replace human workers soon.”

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of evidence through example?

• C. "Experts suggest that automation will enhance productivity in various sectors."
• D. "Many cities are investing in smart infrastructure to improve urban living."
• A. "The UAE aims to be a global leader in technology by 2025."
• B. "Dubai Metro uses AI-powered systems to improve train scheduling and reduce delays."