Checking for Support
You’ll also need to assess how well your draft supports your thesis, and how well your evidence, examples, and details
support the ideas you put forth. Types of support include:
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specific examples
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facts
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reasons
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descriptions and anecdotes
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expert opinions and analysis
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quotations from the text
How Much Is Enough?
There is no hard and fast rule about how much support you need for an effective essay. But it’s safe to say that one
supporting idea is almost never enough. Two is better, but it may not be enough to make your claim. Three is often
the magic number—it has “critical mass,” and it shows readers why you think what you do. Four ideas are even
better; beyond critical mass, they’re a good solid amount of evidence.
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