Question

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?

a summary of Niemand's claim
text evidence from Niemand's argument
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
the name and source of Niemand's article

Answer 1

Text evidence from Niemand's argument.

You should follow the evaluative claim with specific quotations or examples from the article to show exactly how his reasoning is unsubstantiated. This supports the evaluation better than a repeat summary or merely naming the piece.