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Evaluating Evidence & Line of Reasoning
Strong arguments don't just present evidence — they explain HOW that evidence supports the claim (commentary/reasoning), and organize claims in a logical sequence.
Overview
A claim without evidence is just an assertion; evidence without commentary explaining its relevance is just a list of facts. Strong argumentative writing links claim → evidence → explanation of how the evidence proves the claim, in a logically organized sequence (the 'line of reasoning').
Practice Quiz
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An essay states a claim, then immediately provides a relevant statistic, but never explains how the statistic supports the claim. What is this essay missing?