Read Gunther's evaluation of an argument.In his editorial "Better Safe Than Sorry?: Revisiting the Debate over Capital Punishment," Nemo Jones effectively lays out his argument that the death penalty should be abolished. In his thorough examination of the evidence, he presents authoritative case studies of people whose innocence was proven too late and of criminals who were undeterred by thoughts of capital punishment. He examines comprehensive statistics regarding these groups and summarizes years of interviews with officials in government, law enforcement, and the penal system. His final paragraphs contain the most emotionally persuasive evidence, as he relates the lasting effects on the children of those who have been put to death.
Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity.Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity.In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?
In "Water Flowing from Toilet to Tap May Be Hard to Swallow,” what reasons does Schwartz give to support his claim? Select two options."Water recycling is common for uses like irrigation; purple pipes in many California towns deliver water to golf courses, zoos and farms.""Enticing people to drink recycled water, however, requires getting past what experts call the 'yuck' factor.""In November, the San Diego City Council voted for a $2.9 billion Pure Water program to provide a third of the city’s daily needs by 2035.""The processes . . . that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa.""People tend to judge risk emotionally, he said, and a phrase like 'toilet to tap' can undercut earnest explanations."
Which statement is the most effective claim?
Which statement would best conclude an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?
What elements should be included in a paragraph that evaluates a writer’s argument? Select three options.a brief biography of the writera summary of the writer's claiman analysis of the writer's concluding statementsan analysis of the writer's reasons and evidencea response to the writer's position saying if it is right or wrong
Which claims are supported by relevant evidence? Select two options.Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.
Read Lola's argument that post-secondary degrees are beneficial. It seems like every high school student is expected to further their education after high school. Some teenagers resent the pressure this expectation puts on them. But we teens have to be realistic. A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world. 75% of new jobs today require job applicants to have a college degree. Many jobs require specific skills acquired through courses geared to that profession. Of course, not every job requires the exact subject matter you learned at college. But employers are looking for people with perseverance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate. Those are the things you will learn during your years at college or in an apprenticeship.
What would be the best thesis statement for an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?
Read the introduction to Samantha's argument.My friends like going to fast food restaurants. It's not that I mind, but I'm a vegan, and these restaurants offer few things that I can eat. Even salads contain ingredients like cheese, eggs, and ham. What's more, there may be cream or gelatin in the dressing. Sometimes all I can do is order something to drink, while my friends enjoy their meals. By not offering vegan meals, fast food restaurants are missing out on additional sales.
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