Identifying Types of Evidence
For this, you will need to select TWO sources to analyze.
Source #1 should be the source that you summarized (Source: “The impact of breastfeeding on early childhood obesity: Evidence from the National Survey of Children’s Health” by Francesca V. Hansstein, Ph.D. (2016)).
Source #2 should be Source: “Community Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity” by Christine M. Porter, Ph.D.
1. Identify the evidence used to support Source #1’s main argument.
Discuss the kinds of evidence used in the source to support the main argument and supporting points. Does the author use facts, statistics, experience, and/or authority? Use specific examples from the source to demonstrate the kinds of evidence he or she is relying on to support his or her argument.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material.
2. Discuss the reliability of evidence used to support Source #1’s main argument.
discuss how you can tell the source uses reliable evidence. What makes each kind of evidence provided in the source reliable? Use specific examples from the source to demonstrate what makes the evidence reliable.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material.
3. Identify how evidence is used to support counterargument in Source #1.
first identify where the author presents a counterargument.
Second, describe how the author rebuts the counterargument.
Third, describe the evidence used in this rebuttal.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material.
4. Identify the evidence used to support Source #2’s main argument.
discuss the kinds of evidence used in the source to support the main argument and major points. Does the author use facts, statistics, experience, and/or authority? Use specific examples from the source.
5. Identify the reliability of evidence used to support Source #2’s main argument.
discuss how you can tell the source uses reliable evidence. What makes each kind of evidence provided in the source reliable? Use specific examples from the source to demonstrate what makes the evidence reliable.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As you summarize or quote the source, be sure to make it clear that the idea or language is the author’s and include an in-text citation for any summarized or quoted material.
6. Identify how evidence is used to support counterargument in Source #2.
first identify where the author presents a counterargument.
Second, describe how the author rebuts the counterargument.
Third, describe the evidence used in this rebuttal.
Part 2
Identifying Similarities and Differences in Two Sources
For this Activity, you will use the two sources you chose in PART 1
you learned that Venn diagrams are a way to visually organize your thoughts before you start writing. If you choose to use it to organize your thoughts, you may download and use it as much as you choose. Again, using a Venn diagram to help you answer the questions below is optional.
1. Compare and contrast the main arguments and supporting points in the two sources you discussed in PART 1
In 3-5 sentences, discuss the similarities and differences in the sources’ main arguments and supporting points. Use specific examples to illustrate the similarities or differences.
Remember: If you summarize or quote material from the sources, be sure to provide APA formatted in-text citations and a corresponding reference list.
2. Compare and contrast the counterarguments provided in the two sources you discussed in PART 1
In 3-5 sentences, discuss the similarities and differences between the two sources’ counterarguments. Use specific examples to illustrate the similarities or differences.
Remember: If you summarize or quote material from the sources, be sure to provide APA formatted in-text citations and a corresponding reference list.
3. Compare and contrast the types of evidence used to support the main arguments, supporting points, and counterarguments in the two sources you discussed in PART 1
In 3-5 sentences, discuss the types of evidence used to support the main arguments, supporting points, and counterarguments in the two sources. Use specific examples to illustrate the similarities or differences.
Remember: If you summarize or quote material from the sources, be sure to provide APA formatted in-text citations and a corresponding reference list.
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