The document provides guidance on using reasons and evidence to convince others of an opinion. It explains that a reason is a statement supporting an opinion, while evidence proves that the reason is true. Different types of evidence include facts, statistics, quotes, and examples. It also gives suggestions for transition words and phrases to introduce reasons and evidence within persuasive paragraphs.

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.