![]() In fact, the evidence shows that most American families no longer eat together, preferring instead to eat on the go while rushing to the next appointment (Gleick 148). ![]() Other people and activities take precedence. Even our families don't matter as much anymore as they once did. Stronger use of evidence Today, Americans are too self-centered. The same evidence can be used to support the same claim, but only with the addition of a clear connection between claim and evidence, and some analysis of the evidence cited. What does the claim about self-centeredness have to do with families eating together? The writer doesn't explain the connection. This is a weak example of evidence because the evidence is not related to the claim. Most families no longer sit down to eat together, preferring instead to eat on the go while rushing to the next appointment (Gleick 148). Weak use of evidence Today, we are too self-centered. To see the differences between strong and weak uses of evidence, here are two paragraphs.
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