Upper-Intermediate ✍️ Writing · #46 of 98

Using Examples and Evidence

Support claims with facts.

Examples

  • For instance, a 2020 study showed...

Key rules

  • Support every main claim with a concrete example, a statistic or a quotation
  • Introduce examples with for instance, for example or such as
  • Cite the source of any statistic

Common mistakes

  • Many people use phones, so phones are popular. → For instance, a 2020 survey found that 90% of adults own a smartphone (Ofcom, 2020).

Use cases

  • Argument essays
  • Research writing
  • Persuasive business reports
💡 Tip: Avoid vague examples such as many people say; name the group, number or study.
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