Evidence
This is the most direct form of textual support found within quotation marks and followed by a citation.
A) Anecdotal Evidence
B) Direct Quotation
C) Case Study
D) Expert Testimony
Direct Quotation
Of these two statements about screen time, which is an assumption?
"Teens spend 7 hours daily on screens."
"More screen time leads to worse social skills."
"More screen time leads to worse social skills."
Which of the following best demonstrates author credibility?
Having a Ph.D. in the relevant field
Being popular on social media
Having a large following
Writing frequently on various topics
Having a Ph.D. in the relevant field
When should sources be cited?
Only for direct quotes
Never
For any information that isn't common knowledge
Only in the conclusion
For any information that isn't common knowledge
When creating a topic sentence for an analytical paragraph, what should it include?
Only the author's name
The writer's argument and whether it is strong or weak with reasons
Just a quote from the text
Only background information
The writer's argument and whether it is strong or weak with reasons
This type of evidence includes surveys, experiments, and measurable data.
A) Qualitative Evidence
B) Anecdotal Evidence
C) Quantitative/Statistical Evidence
D) Expert Testimony
Quantitative/Statistical Evidence
In discussing AI prediction, which reveals an unstated assumption?
"AI can process 1 trillion calculations per second."
"AI will replace human workers."
AI will replace human workers
What aspect of publication standards most clearly indicates credibility?
Peer-review process
Colorful graphics
Length of articles
Website design
Peer-review process
How should authors be introduced in academic writing?
First name only
With relevant credentials and context
Without any information
By publication date only
With relevant credentials and context
What is the purpose of identifying assumptions in an argument?
To make the argument longer
To find grammatical errors
To understand the unstated ideas that connect premises to conclusions
To count the number of citations
To understand the unstated ideas that connect premises to conclusions
When an author shares a personal story or observation to support their point, they're using this type of evidence.
A) Anecdotal Evidence
B) Direct Quotation
C) Statistical Evidence
D) Case Study
Anecdotal Evidence
Regarding social media impact, which is the assumption?
"Facebook has 2.9 billion users."
"More online friends means better real-life relationships."
"More online friends means better real-life relationships."
When examining evidence in academic writing, what must be included after each piece of evidence?
A personal opinion
Analysis/explanation
Another quote
A dictionary definition
Analysis/explanation
The purpose of identifying categories for comparison is to:
Make the paper longer
Provide structure for analysis
Avoid detailed analysis
Confuse readers
Provide structure for analysis
What is the primary purpose of analyzing consequences in an argument?
To add length to the essay
To evaluate potential outcomes if the argument is accepted
To count the number of paragraphs
To find spelling errors
To evaluate potential outcomes if the argument is accepted
This category includes historical documents, diaries, government records, and works of art.
A) Secondary Sources
B) Tertiary Sources
C) Primary Sources
D) Quantitative Data
Primary Sources
About digital privacy, which reveals an underlying assumption?
"Companies collect 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily."
"Only guilty people worry about surveillance."
"Only guilty people worry about surveillance."
What element of argument structure connects different ideas logically?
Quotes
Statistics
Transitions
Pictures
Transitions
The broader significance of an argument should:
Be ignored
Connect to larger issues or contexts
Focus only on minor details
Avoid any connections
Connect to larger issues or contexts
How should the main argument of the author be expressed according to the notes?
When authors cite experts' research or opinions to support their arguments, they're using this type of evidence.
A) Case Studies
B) Expert Testimony/Authority
C) Anecdotal Evidence
D) Primary Sources
Expert Testimony/Authority
Which statement about student loans reveals an assumption rather than data?
"Loan forgiveness will solve educational inequality"
"Average student debt is $37,000"
"Loan forgiveness will solve educational inequality"
Which approach best demonstrates fairness in addressing opposing views?
Ignoring them completely
Dismissing them quickly
Acknowledging and responding thoughtfully
Agreeing with everything
Acknowledging and responding thoughtfully
When beginning the analysis of an article, what should be identified first?
The conclusion only
The author's credentials
The main arguments and supporting evidence
The publication date only
The main arguments and supporting evidence
In the analysis of articles, why is it important to identify and discuss the main assumptions?
This type of evidence shows real-world consequences or applications of an idea through specific cases.
A) Anecdotal Evidence
B) Direct Quotations
C) Case Studies/Examples
D) Statistical Evidence
Case Studies/Examples
Regarding community colleges, which shows an underlying assumption?
"Tuition is 50% lower than universities"
"Lower cost means greater access"
"Lower cost means greater access"
What is the purpose of lateral reading?
Reading quickly
Reading multiple sources to verify information
Reading only headlines
Reading backwards
Reading multiple sources to verify information
In a summary paragraph, which element should NOT be included?
The article's title and author
The main argument of the article
Direct quotes and statistics
The key points made by the author
Direct quotes and statistics
In the process of summarizing, what should be the focus when presenting the main argument of an article?
When using evidence from past events to support a current argument, this type of evidence is called:
a) Historical analogy evidence
b) Statistical evidence
c) Expert testimony
d) Anecdotal evidence
Historical analogy evidence
What role do assumptions play in arguments?
They should never be examined
They should be identified and evaluated
They should be accepted without question
They should replace evidence
They should be identified and evaluated
When evaluating multiple sources, what aspect of credibility should be considered first?
Website design
Author qualifications
Article length
Number of images
Author qualifications
When analyzing evidence in an academic article, what aspect should be evaluated first?
The emotional appeal
The credibility and currency of the source
The length of the evidence
The author's writing style
The credibility and currency of the source
Why is it important to identify specific topics within a broader subject area before beginning an analysis?
A key weakness of anecdotal evidence is that it may suffer from this problem.
A) Lack of Representativeness/Overgeneralization
B) Too Much Detail
C) Too Complex
D) Too Recent
Lack of Representativeness/Overgeneralization
When analyzing and argument you should consider both explicit statements and these unstated ideas.
A) Assumptions
B) Conclusions
C) Suggestions
D) Observations
Assumptions
Currency in sources matters most when:
Discussing historical events
Analyzing current trends and developments
Examining ancient literature
Studying classical works
Analyzing current trends and developments
What should be included in the "set-up" for a quotation?
Just the quote itself
Only the citation
Context and introduction that connects to your argument
A random fact about the topic
Context and introduction that connects to your argument
How should the author’s main argument be expressed when summarizing an article?