Thesis and Evidence Quiz

What is a thesis statement?

• A thesis statement is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A thesis statement is a paragraph that summarizes the entire essay.

• A thesis statement is a list of sources used in a research paper.

• A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, or any other type of academic writing.

What are the different types of evidence?

• testimonial evidence, documentary evidence, physical evidence, demonstrative evidence, and scientific evidence

• circumstantial evidence

• hearsay evidence

• anecdotal evidence

How do you evaluate evidence?

• Evaluate evidence by relying solely on personal opinions.

• Evaluate evidence by only considering its relevance.

• Evaluate evidence by critically analyzing its reliability, relevance, credibility, methodology, consistency, and context.

• Evaluate evidence by accepting it at face value.

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement? A) The sky is blue. B) Dogs make great pets. C) The Earth revolves around the Sun. D) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• A) The sky is blue.

• C) The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• B) Dogs make great pets.

• D) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

True or False: Using evidence effectively means providing enough evidence to support your thesis statement.

• Not necessarily

• Sometimes

• False

• True

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To list the sources used in the essay or research paper.

• To introduce the supporting evidence for the main point or argument.

• To clearly state the main point or argument of an essay or research paper.

• To provide a summary of the essay or research paper.

Which type of evidence is based on personal experiences or observations?

• Statistical evidence

• Empirical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Expert testimony

What are some criteria for evaluating evidence?

• reliability, validity, relevance, and sufficiency

• credibility, objectivity, timeliness, and sufficiency

• consistency, comprehensiveness, precision, and bias

• accuracy, credibility, timeliness, and objectivity

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence? A) Statistics B) Expert opinion C) Anecdotes D) Definitions

• A

• B

• C

• D

True or False: A thesis statement should be a broad and general statement.

• False

• It depends on the topic

• Sometimes

• True