(200 word response) Distinguish if Holton has evidence to support his thesis that meets the 4 criteria on page 260-61.
1. Locate Holton's thesis statement and identify the controlling idea. Cite an accurate example and
explain how it supports his thesis.
2. Demonstrate effectiveness of Holton's thesis, and illustrate his use of evidence. Cite a relevant
statistic and explain how it supports his thesis
Analyze the evidence, and examine it for credibility. Cite representative evidence from his range
of sources, and explain.
4. Evaluate if the evidence is sufficient. Cite a sentence that established sufficiency.
5. Develop your analysis of Holton's evidence. Are there enough facts, statistics and expert opinion
to support the thesis? Cite a sentence that is from an expert and critique it.
3.
Evaluating the Evidence in Your Sources
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