Evaluating Arguments: Evidence Quality
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GCSE
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Evaluating Arguments: Evidence Quality
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Evaluating Evidence in Argumentative Writing
In the quiet town of Eldermoor, a heated debate had begun to stir. The town council proposed a new development project that promised economic growth and modernisation. Supporters claimed that the project would create hundreds of jobs and revitalise the local economy. They presented statistics indicating a 40% rise in employment rates over the past year in nearby regions where similar developments had taken place. However, critics argued that such statistics were overly optimistic and based on limited data. They pointed out that the sample sizes were small and that there was no long-term evidence to support the claims of sustained economic growth. An anonymous report suggested that the project could lead to environmental degradation, but the credibility of this report was questioned, as it lacked clear sourcing and was published without peer review. The debate became increasingly intense, as citizens struggled to discern which evidence was more reliable and which arguments were more persuasive.
1.
Identify one example of evidence used by supporters of the development project.
[2 marks]2.
What is a weakness in the evidence presented by the supporters?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the issue with the report that criticised the environmental impact.
[2 marks]4.
How might the credibility of evidence be assessed in this context?
[3 marks]5.
Identify a persuasive technique used by each side in the debate.
[3 marks]6.
Evaluate the overall strength of the evidence presented by supporters versus critics.
7.
Discuss how the presentation of evidence influences the persuasive power of each side.
8.
In your opinion, which side presents more convincing evidence? Justify your answer.
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