Purpose
Giving facts or information about a certain topic
What is "to inform?"
Your thesis should summarize this
What is "the main idea?"
True or False: an article that was published last year years ago is a credible source for current information
What is "true?"
This type of evidence comes directly from a source, and is not edited or paraphrased in any way.
What are "quotes?"
Causing someone to do something through reasoning or argument
What is "to persuade?"
A thesis statement is usually this long
What is "one sentence?"
True or False: an article that is trying to sell you something is a credible source for unbiased information
What is "false?"
This type of evidence involves numbers and statistics without opinions.
What is "data?"
Providing someone with amusement or enjoyment
What is "to entertain?"
A thesis statement is usually located here.
What is "the end of the introduction?"
True or False: an article from Wikipedia is a credible source for unbiased information
What is "false?"
This type of evidence comes from someone who has a degree or certification in a specific field.
What is "expert opinion?"
The ability to affect a reader's emotions; to motivate a reader
What is "to inspire"?
Your thesis statement should include your subject/topic and this.
What is "your stance/opinion?"
True or False: an article that clearly states the author's credentials, occupation, and experience is a credible source for information
What is "true?"
This type of evidence comes from someone who has witnessed an event or experienced something themselves
What is "1st hand experience?"