Finding Relevant Facts

The video tutorial explains the importance of supporting arguments with credible and relevant facts. It guides viewers on how to find credible sources, distinguishing between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. The tutorial also emphasizes the need for sources to be timely, directly supportive of the argument, and backed by quantifiable research. Examples are provided to illustrate relevant and irrelevant information, helping viewers understand how to strengthen their arguments with reliable facts.

Why is it important to use credible sources when forming an argument?

• To include more opinions

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the argument is based on facts

Which type of source is considered the most credible?

• Opinion piece

• Secondary source

• Primary source

• Tertiary source

What is a characteristic of a primary source?

• It is always opinion-based

• It summarizes other sources

• It contains firsthand accounts

• It is found in encyclopedias

Which question should you ask to determine if a source is relevant?

• Is the material entertaining?

• Is the author famous?

• Is the material timely?

• Is the source expensive?

Why is it important for information to be supported by quantifiable research?

• To make the paper more colorful

• To ensure the information is entertaining

• To confuse the reader

• To prove the information is not opinion-based

In the example of encouraging students to investigate trade schools, which source is considered credible?

• A personal story from an uncle

• Statistics from a government website

• A magazine advertisement

• A college brochure

What makes a source directly support your argument?

• It specifically addresses the topic

• It is humorous

• It is written by a famous author

• It is lengthy