Finding Evidence and Conducting Research

Which of the following is an example of a fact or statistic as evidence?

• A) A personal story about a successful entrepreneur.

• B) A quote from a famous author.

• C) A 2014 study by the Economic Policy Institute estimated that people with four-year college degrees earned 98 percent more per hour than those who did not finish college.

• D) A scenario about saving money during a gap year.

What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

• It is from a popular source.

• It directly supports the argument you are trying to make.

• It is easy to understand.

• It comes from a personal experience.

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence discussed in the lesson?

• Facts or statistics

• Fictional stories

• Quotes

• Scenarios

Why is credibility important when choosing evidence?

• Credible evidence is more entertaining.

• Credible evidence comes from reliable and unbiased sources.

• Credible evidence is always the most recent.

• Credible evidence is easier to find.

Which of the following scenarios provides sufficient evidence?

• A) A single student reports feeling more awake in the morning.

• B) A Northwestern University study of over 2,000 students showed that student test scores rose by 10 percent in schools that moved to a later start time.

• C) A teacher's anecdote about students performing better when classes start later.

• D) A survey of 10 randomly selected students.

What type of evidence is a quote from an expert?

• Fiction

• Fact or statistic

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• A detailed analysis of statistical data.

• A short story about a student who found their passion during a gap year.

• A scientific journal article.

• A mathematical equation.

What does it mean for evidence to be sufficient?

• It is interesting.

• There is enough of it to convincingly support an argument.

• It is visually appealing.

• It is based on personal opinion.

Which of the following sources is likely to be the most credible?

• A local business owner promoting their products.

• A report from the USDA.

• A personal blog.

• An advertisement on social media.

Which type of evidence would best support an argument about the benefits of higher education?

• A personal opinion

• A statistic from a recent study on graduate earnings

• A fictional story

• A humorous cartoon