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Forms of Evidence

Forms of Evidence. BASIC Components of an Argument. Hook Claim (Thesis Statement) Support (Evidence) Concessions/Refutations Conclusion. Statistical Evidence. Data. R esults of methodical or scientific experiments. Moderately strong/supportive evidence. Logical .

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Forms of Evidence

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  1. Forms of Evidence

  2. BASIC Components of an Argument • Hook • Claim (Thesis Statement) • Support (Evidence) • Concessions/Refutations • Conclusion

  3. Statistical Evidence • Data. • Results of methodical or scientific experiments. • Moderately strong/supportive evidence.

  4. Logical • Deductive and/or inductive reasoning. • Deductive reasoning arrives at a specific conclusion based on generalizations. • Inductive reasoning takes events and makes generalizations. • Facts don’t speak for themselves: you have to pull the evidence together and draw the conclusion. • Fairly strong/supportive evidence.

  5. Testimonial Evidence • Given by an established or credible authority. • Remember that experts (credible authorities) can/do disagree, so don’t accept the “testimony” without question. • Moderately strong/supportive evidence.

  6. Anecdotal Evidence • Information that is not based on facts or careful study. • Reports or observations of unscientific observers. • Hearsay.

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