JUDGING THE VALIDITY OF EVIDENCE

Which of the following best explains the word evidence?

• Evidence is a sign which shows that something exists.

• Evidence is someone else's belief in a thing that happened.

• Evidence is a reason to believe that something happens for a reason.

• Evidence is a set of facts, data or information used to support a point/claim.

Which of the following defines the meaning of relevance?

• It is something useful to prove an opinion.

• It is an opinion that supports the main idea of a text.

• It is the most important piece of evidence for a certain point.

• It is the information that matches an argument and its condition to the topic.

Which of the following best describes accuracy in evidence?

• The data and information are not precise.

• The details are false, improper, inaccurate and inexact.

• The details and information are exact but do not support the claim.

• The evidence is real, acceptable, reliable, and truthful that supports the claim.

When can we say that evidence is valid?

• The evidence is valid when it depicts the central idea of a text.

• The evidence is valid if the details and information are relevant and accurate and it supports the claim/opinion of the writer.

• The valid evidence requires truthful information and details which support the claim/opinion of the writer.

• The valid evidence is a supporting detail that does not exactly support the opinion/claim of the writer.

What is the first thing a reader must do in order to find the valid evidence in a text?

• Identify the problem presented in the text.

• Identify the author is trying to prove.

• Identify specific facts, data, statistics, examples, or other information that supports that point.

• Identify the most important piece of evidence in a point.