Writing Strong Reasoning Quiz

What are the key elements to consider when evaluating the strength of reasoning?

• It explains the evidence and connects it back to the claim.

• Length of the conclusion

• Number of words used

• Use of emotional language

Give an example of weak reasoning and explain why it is weak.

• Presenting logical reasoning and sound evidence to support an argument

• Using personal opinion or anecdotal evidence as the basis for an argument

• Relying on expert opinions and credible sources for an argument

• Using statistical data and research findings to support an argument

How can you determine if the reasoning or explaination of the evidence is strong or weak?

• By flipping a coin

• By asking a friend's opinion

• By asking if it explains the evidence and explains how it proves your claim.

• By choosing the most complicated argument

Provide an example of a sentence stem for introducing reasoning/elaboration of the evidence?

• I don't know, maybe...

• Just trust me on this

• The author demonstrates...

• Because I said so

Why is it important to use sentence stems in an argument?

• No need for structure in reasoning

• Sentence stems provide structure and organize thoughts.

• Sentence stems are a waste of time

• Sentence stems make arguments confusing

Explain the importance of reasoning in interpreting evidence in an argument.

• Reasoning has no impact on interpreting evidence

• Interpreting evidence does not require logical conclusions

• Reasoning helps to make sense of the evidence and draw logical conclusions.

• Evidence can be interpreted without the need for reasoning

Why is it essential for reasoning to connect the evidence to the claim in an argument?

• To make the argument longer

• To provide a logical and coherent argument

• To distract from the main point

• To confuse the audience

Give an example of how reasoning can connect evidence to a claim in an argument.

• Using emotional language unrelated to the evidence

• Including irrelevant information that distracts from the claim

• Presenting specific data or facts that support the claim

• Making unsupported assumptions unrelated to the claim