Public transportation is a more sustainable option than driving personal vehicles
Social media platforms should be regulated to prevent the spread of false information, even if it means limiting freedom of speech
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in the adoption of remote work practices worldwide
SUPPORTING CLAIM WITH EVIDENCE
Differentiate evidence and claim through presenting of evidence to see the difference
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Reflect to the significance of strong evidence to prove a claim; Gather evidence based on a given claim through conducting their own research
DETECTIVE RIDDLES
Poisonous drinks; Love at a funeral; Science case
The poison was in the ice. Since Marissa's ice had time to melt, she was poisoned but Juliana wasn't
She killed her sister. She was hoping that if someone else in her family died, the man she met at her mother's funeral would show up again
There was a very obvious clue on the piece of paper. If you combine the abbreviations of the chemical substances on the paper, you'll get a name: Ni-C-O-La-S
WHAT IS AN EVIDENCE?
The information that helps in the formulation of a conclusion or judgment
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EVIDENCE
Unified; Relevant to the central point; Accurate; Representative or typical; Sufficiency
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
Factual & Statistical; Testimonial; Anecdotal
FACTUAL & STATISTICAL
The Earth orbits around the Sun once every 365.25 days; In a study about exercise habits, it was found that 60% of adults exercise at least three times a week; The United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776
TESTIMONIAL
The use of statements or opinions from qualified individuals in a particular field to support a claim or argument
TESTIMONIAL
Direct interviews with experts in your topic; Quotes from an expert's book, paper, or newspaper editorial; Conclusion from essays written by experts
ANECDOTAL
Evidence derived from personal accounts or individual experiences (stories or case studies)
ANECDOTAL
"I lost weight by cutting out sugar from my diet, so it must be the best way to lose weight"; "Every time it rains, my garden seems to grow better," and conclude that rain is essential for plant growth; A traveler might share their experience visiting a particular restaurant, saying, "The food at that place is amazing; you should definitely try it!"
Dr. Johnson, a leading pediatrician, believes that children should get at least 10 hours of sleep each night
The latest report from the Department of Transportation shows a 5% decrease in traffic accidents this year
According to attorney Sarah Parker, specializing in intellectual property law, the new copyright regulations will impact content creators significantly
My cousin said that his focus improved when he cut back on caffeine