College Composition / Unit 17 CMP 0407 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Sufficient Evidence
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The idea
Sufficient evidence means enough support, and strong enough support, to convince the intended audience.
In practice
A claim about a widespread problem needs more than one case; choose a topic for which you can find strong examples, not weak ones.
Where people slip
A skeptical audience needs more evidence than a sympathetic one.
Your place on the trail
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