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ACTIVITY CHOOSING EVIDENCE

Discuss two types of evidence that you might use to write each of the following arguments. Explain why the evidence you suggest would effectively appeal to your audience.

  1. A Facebook post asking friends to make a financial contribution to a specific local group or organization (such as a homeless shelter or your local humane society).

  2. A personal statement (or essay) for a part-time job application: argue that you’re the one to hire!

  3. A proposal written to your school board or board of trustees, arguing to replace individually written essays and exams with more collaborative projects in a specific course or in the curriculum in general.