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The Argumentative Essay
Quick questions on Using evidence and examples explained: H1 General Paper
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What is vague evidence?Show answer
"Studies show" and "many countries" are not examples. Name the specific policy, figure or event.
What is inaccurate detail?Show answer
A wrong example undermines trust in the whole essay. Use cases you can defend precisely.
What are stale examples?Show answer
A bank of only old cases suggests you do not read currently. Refresh it with recent events.
What is q1?Show answer
Identify why "research shows social media is harmful" is weak evidence. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Add an explanatory link to: "Singapore invests heavily in public housing." for an argument about social cohesion. [2 marks]
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Explain why pairing a local and an international example can strengthen a judgement. [3 marks]
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