Collecting Evidence to Support Your Argumentative Essay

The video tutorial teaches how to gather evidence for an argumentative essay. It covers the importance of supporting claims with strong evidence, such as observations, statistics, and interviews. The tutorial outlines steps to collect evidence, including asking questions, reading texts, and conducting interviews. It emphasizes the need to validate evidence by citing sources. Examples include using quotes from classmates and nutritional information to support a thesis on school lunches. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps to ensure evidence credibility.

What are some types of evidence you can use to support your thesis in an argumentative essay?

What is a common mistake writers make when presenting their arguments?

How can you gather strong supporting evidence for your thesis statement?

How can you effectively use quotes from classmates in your essay?

What steps should you follow to ensure your evidence is credible?