Unit Eleven: Types of Evidence and Argumentation
DefinitionsLogic: Correct reasoning with arguments supported by reasons and evidence, not opinions.
Fact: Statements that can be proved true Opinion: Statements that can't be proved true, that are the result of an individual's feelings or thoughts TYPES OF EVIDENCE Evidence: Information used as proof of a point or idea Examples: Specific instances or illustrations of a general Direct Quotations: Comments from someone, using that person's exact words Expert Opinions: Statements by individuals who have studied and know a great deal about a specific topic Anecdotes: Brief personal accounts that illustrate a point Statistics: Numbers in text or presented in charts and graphs Case Studies: Specific examples that often are based on scientific research FALLACIOUS REASONING Logical Fallacies: Bad or faulty reasoning used in support of an argument Hasty Generalization: Broad conclusion based on limited experiences, using such words as all, always, never, and every Circular Reasoning: Reasons that say the same thing over and over, just using different words Only-Cause Fallacy: Presents a situation or outcome as having only one cause Assignments
Level Up TutorialsGo to the online Holt Textbook and access the Level Up Tutorials section.
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