Video available through Dunn Library (requires Simpson login), introducing on the meaning and significance of various forms of evidence. Includes an exercise for evaluating the strength of evidence.

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Strengths

This video is a good way to introduce students to characteristics of  good evidence in an argument, and the characteristics of poor evidence in an argument.

Concerns

This video may be of limited use because it is focuses specifically on the use of evidence, rather than more generally on the process of evaluating an argument.

Recommendations for use

This video would work well as a resource made available to students completing an assignment that involves persuasion.