What is a claim?

Question

What is evidence?

What is a reason?

Why do authors include reasons when writing their research articles?

Evidence that consists of _______, ________, and _______ helps the author put a complex study in understandable terms

Please keep everything simple 1 sentence answers

Answer 1

A claim is a statement or assertion that expresses a belief or opinion.

Evidence is information or data that supports a claim.

A reason explains why a claim is made or why it is valid.

Authors include reasons to strengthen their arguments and persuade readers of their claims.

Evidence that consists of facts, statistics, and examples helps the author put a complex study in understandable terms.