Module 2, Unit 4: Reporting evidence

This unit looks at how you present the evidence from your source materials in your writing. It shows you how to use language strategies to persuasively demonstrate your point of view on the evidence you use to build your argument.

(Note: This is a big topic, so it is best not to try to do it all at once! Break it up into a number of study sessions.)

1. Preparing evidence

2. Reporting evidence persuasively

3. Presenting evidence

4. Language strategies: endorsing & distancing

4.1. Strategy 1: Using evaluative verbs

- Practice 1

- Practice 2

4.2 Strategy 2: Using intensifiers and limiters

- Practice 1

- Practice 2

4.3 Strategy 3: Using modality

- Practice 1

- Practice 2

4.4 Strategy 4: Using concessive clauses

- Practice 1

- Practice 2

4.5 Strategy 5: Using passive constructions

4.6 Bringing the language strategies together

- Practice

5. Summary

Unit 4: Reporting evidence - Section index

Unit 4: Reporting evidence - Section index