Why might a writer decide to refer to an authority? In order to bolster an argument with survey data In order to add credibility to a claim In order to let the audience see the world through another person's eyes
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Why might a writer decide to refer to an authority? In order to add credibility to a claim In order to let the audience see the world through another person's eyes In order to bolster an argument with survey data Directions: In the following table, indicate the kind of evidence presented by each statement. Statement "I launched myself down the mountain, trying to escape the avalanche." Nowadays, many companies let their employees work from home. Dr. Jan Winters and Dr. Amos Pietrzak, two leading ornithologists, note that the habitat of the California condor is being adversely affected by tourism. Roughly one-third of American households have at least one firearm. Authority Testimony Fact Statistic
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Match the four motives to cite as described by Erikson and Erlandson with their appropriate descriptions. Citing a source in support of a particular line of reasoning or point of view. Citing a source to situate the authorial contribution within--or in opposition to--particular scholarly traditions. Citing a source to gain credit and/or to demonstrate expertise and authority. Citing the object of your study.
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Suppose this passage were written for an audience that was unfamillar with the legend of Robin Hood. The writer could most effectively strengthen the passage by: \begin{equation} \begin{array}{l}{\text { A. } \text { citing examples of legendary rebels from }} \\ {\text { Spanish and French literature. }} \\ {\text { B. including further evidence of Robin Hood's }} \\ {\text { actual existence. }} \\ {\text { C. quoting a few lines from a Broadway musical }} \\ {\text { D. including a brief summary of the Robin Hood }} \\ {\text { legend. }}\end{array} \end{equation}
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