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What are "reasons" in a persuasive text?
Ideas to support contention
If supporting reasons are not obviously stated, how may a writer choose to present them?
Assertion or rhetorical questions
What are the types of evidence in a persuasive text?
Facts, statistics, expert opinions, personal experiences
"Mushrooms should be a part of everyone's diet." Is this a fact or an opinion?
Opinion
What factors are important when considering the credibility of a source?
Sample size and source
"98% of people support a tax on foods with high level of sugar. This study is conducted by a health-food company"Are these statistics credible? Why?
No because the company may have a bias for their own products, thus promoting a higher price on sugary food.
"The COVID-19 vaccines gave me horrible cough." What kind of evidence is this?
Personal experience
How can Personal Experience as Evidence be problematic?
The writer may make generalisation and present it as everyone's experience.
Fact of Opinion: Statistically, women live longer than men.
Fact
Fact or Opinion: Veganism is better for the environment than consuming animal products.
Opinion
"Recent research conducted on 20 people living in Hanoi from different districts concluded that people living in big cities are more exposed to dangerous health risks." Is this study credible? Why?
No, small sample size + lack of diversity
