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.