Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence

The video tutorial teaches how to support claims with relevant and credible evidence. It explains the importance of using credible sources and provides examples to illustrate this. The tutorial uses space exploration as a case study, showing how to support claims with evidence from credible sources. It also discusses counterclaims and the importance of revising arguments to include specific evidence. The video concludes with a writing exercise to practice these skills.

What is the importance of supporting a claim with evidence?

Why is it important to use relevant evidence in an argument?

How can you determine if a source is credible?

In the example given, who is considered the more credible source of information about driving in the city?

What are some examples of inventions that resulted from space research?

How does adding specific examples strengthen an argument?

What role do counterclaims play in a written argument?