1. I F Y O U A R E T R Y I N G T O C O N V I N C E S O M E O N E T O
A G R E E W I T H Y O U R O P I N I O N Y O U N E E D G O O D
R E A S O N S A N D E V I D E N C E
REASON AND EVIDENCE

2. REASON –AND EVIDENCE
WHAT IS THIS?
• The reason is a statement that supports your
opinion.
• Evidence is the information you use to prove that
your reason is true.

3. DIFFERENT WAYS TO PROVIDE
EVIDENCE
• Facts: These can come from things you have read,
observations or personal experience.
• Statistics: While these provide good support make
sure they are reliable and that you site your sources.
• Quotes: Direct quotes from experts that support
your position.
• Examples: Examples add to the meaning and make
your ideas concrete. They are the proof!

4. WAYS TO BEGIN REASON PARAGRAPHS
• To begin with __________.
• Additionally _____________.
• Pursuing this further_________________.
• In the same way ____________.
• Yet another reason why ___________________.

5. PERSUASIVE SIGNAL WORDS
USE THESE WITHIN THE PARAGRAPH TO TRANSITION
YOUR EVIDENCE
• From my point of view
• In my opinion
• Similarly
• Equally important
• For example
• For instance
• In support of this
• As evidence

6. EXAMPLE
The writer’s opinion is that science is the best
academic class.
Reason: To begin with there are many different
scientific courses of study.
Evidence: For example at the high school you can
take chemistry, biology, botany, and agricultural
science. Additionally, you are required to have 8
credits of science to graduate which supports the
large variety of classes.

7. HOW TO FIND EVIDENCE FOR YOUR
REASONS
• Try turning your reason into a question:
• Reason: : To begin with there are many different
scientific courses of study.
• What are the different science classes?
• Why are there so many different science classes?
The answers to these questions become your evidence.