Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity. Student Work Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity. In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?
Answer
A
the name and source of Niemand's article
B
a summary of Niemand's claim
C
text evidence from Niemand's argument
D
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
Explanation
After identifying the argument as weak and explaining that it relies on unsubstantiated assertions, an effective evaluation should support that judgment with evidence. Giovanna should quote or point to specific text from Niemand’s argument that shows the assertions are unsupported. The correct choice is text evidence from Niemand’s argument.
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