What does the evidence perhaps suggest, but not explicitly show? In order to develop a strong argument it’s necessary to consider the possible different interpretations of the evidence, and address them as needed.Consider whether and why the evidence that has been provided or that you are considering using is necessary to the argument. Why is the evidence important to the argument? Generally when making an argument there are many choices to be made, including what evidence from the range of evidence available is the best to include.Is the evidence specific to the reasons for which it is being provided, and does it ultimately support the claim? Sometimes “tangential” evidence may be all that is available at the time to back a reason or reasons, but almost always the evidence should be specific to the reasons and claim, not merely related.In some cases if evidence is from even just two years ago it may be outdated, whereas in other cases the evidence may have a longer “shelf life.” How current is the evidence? Generally you will want evidence to be as up-to-date as possible, particularly in areas such as science, health/medicine, and technology that can evolve quickly. It’s important to consider how evidence may or may not represent a pattern across sources, and the implications of that for the argument being made.
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