2.4 Incorporating Evidence into Writing

• What is the purpose of evidence in writing?

  To support claims
• To incorporate evidence effectively, writers must select relevant and credible evidence.
• Order the three main types of evidence based on their common usage:

  1️⃣ Textual Evidence

  2️⃣ Statistical Evidence

  3️⃣ Anecdotal Evidence
• Statistical evidence uses numerical data, facts, and figures to support arguments.
• Why must writers consider the strengths and weaknesses of each type of evidence?

  To build stronger arguments
• Credible sources for evidence include academic journals and reputable news sources.

  True
• What is the purpose of signal phrases in writing?

  To contextualize evidence
• What should writers avoid when incorporating evidence into their writing?

  Dropping quotes without context
• Signal phrases contextualize evidence and indicate its source
• Avoid awkward transitions when introducing evidence
• Proper source citation maintains academic integrity and enhances credibility.

  True
• The purpose of evidence in writing is to support and substantiate the author's claims
• Incorporating evidence is vital for well-supported essays in AP English Language and Composition.

  True
• What type of evidence uses numerical data, facts, and figures to support claims?

  Statistical evidence
• What does relevancy in evidence mean?

  Directly supports the argument
• What type of evidence uses numerical data, facts, and figures to quantify information?

  Numerical Evidence
• Writers must carefully select evidence to substantiate their claims.


  True
• Evidence that directly supports your argument is considered relevant.
• Evidence from personal blogs has low relevance and low credibility.
• Using credible evidence strengthens arguments in AP English Language and Composition.


  True
• Techniques for integrating evidence into sentences

  1️⃣ Use signal phrases to contextualize evidence

  2️⃣ Explain how evidence supports the claim

  3️⃣ Weave evidence seamlessly into paragraphs
• Proper source citation maintains academic integrity.
• When incorporating evidence, you must analyze and interpret it to support your claims.
• Interpreting evidence means drawing meaningful conclusions and discussing broader implications.


  True
• Match the type of evidence with its description:

  Factual Evidence ↔️ Objective data or statistics

  Anecdotal Evidence ↔️ Personal experiences or examples

  Expert Testimony ↔️ Statements from credible authorities

  Logical Reasoning ↔️ Deductive or inductive arguments
• The strategic use of evidence is crucial in AP English Language and Composition for developing persuasive essays.


  True
• What is textual evidence in writing?

  Direct quotes or paraphrases
• Anecdotal evidence provides real-world context using personal experiences.


  True
• When selecting evidence, it must be relevant and directly substantiate the claim.
• Order the steps for incorporating evidence effectively:

  1️⃣ Introduce the evidence with a signal phrase

  2️⃣ Explain how the evidence supports the claim

  3️⃣ Avoid dropping quotes without context
• Signal phrases indicate the source and provide context for the evidence.
• To introduce evidence, use a clear signal phrase
• The type of evidence used should be based on the claim and the argument's persuasiveness.

  True
• Why is it important to explain the connection between evidence and your claim?

  To support the argument
• What does statistical evidence in the example "63% of adults in the U.S. get news from social media" demonstrate?

  Widespread use of social media
• Match the citation style with its key feature:

  MLA ↔️ Author's last name and page number

  APA ↔️ Author's last name and year

  Chicago/Turabian ↔️ Footnotes or endnotes
• What type of evidence includes objective data, statistics, or verifiable information?

  Factual evidence
• Textual evidence includes direct quotes or paraphrases from credible sources
• Anecdotal evidence uses personal experiences, observations, or examples
• Credibility in evidence refers to the reliability and trustworthiness of the sources