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IS 1115 TWP: A Library Guide: Evaluating information sources. How Good Is the Evidence?
Argument #1
IS 1115 TWP: A Library Guide: Evaluating information sources. How Good Is the Evidence?
Information sources establish your credibility. Use the most credible sources that are appropriate for persuading your audience.
Dealing with Facts and Assertions
Forming an Opinion
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The Roles of Emotion and Reason
Information
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Who is the Audience?
Scholarly or Non-Scholarly
Primary or Secondary
Empirical or Non-Empirical
What does it take to convince you?
Argument #1
Argument #2
Argument #3
Do you have proof?
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1. P (revailing Opinion)
2. R (elevant)
3. O (bjective)
4. O (fficial)
5. F (act-Checked)
1. What do you think?
2. What do you think?
Bibliographies -- Persuasive?
Claim #1 Sugar Makes Children Hyper
Argument Number 1
Everybody knows giving sugar to children will make them hyper.
I'm Convinced (case 1)
This argument convinces me that sugar....?
makes children hyper
does not make children hyper
...I just can't make up my mind.
makes children hyper: 9 votes (37.5%)
does not make children hyper: 6 votes (25%)
...I just can't make up my mind.: 9 votes (37.5%)
Total Votes: 24
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