1. General Tests of Evidence Accessible: Evidence directly observed Reliable: Record of accuracy Consistent: Representative Recent: Timely relative to issue Relevant: Applicability to claim Adequate: Sufficient Clear: Language is understandable

2. Exercise A, p. 126 1. Not recent, reliable 2. Not accessible, reliable, adequate, clear 3. Not consistent, reliable, clear 4. Not accessible, adequate, clear

3. Homework 5 Find three argumentative sources on a topic (Exercise D1, p. 128) Reference each (Exercise D2, p. 128.) Reference However, choose one to summarize: Establish the credentials of the source Summarize the argument Evaluate strengths and weaknesses

4. References (Works Cited) Book (author, title, city, publisher, date) Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999. Magazine (author, title, magazine, date, pages) Poniewozik, James. "TV Makes a Too-Close Call." Time 20 Nov. 2000: 70-71. Online (author, title, web page, date, organization, date of access, web address) Poland, Dave. "The Hot Button." Roughcut. 26 Oct. 1998. Turner Network Television. 28 Oct. 1998.