Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article
I can understand what makes a credible expert view, and use this understanding to create my own credible expert views.
Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article
I can understand what makes a credible expert view, and use this understanding to create my own credible expert views.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using expert views can add to the credibility of your persuasive writing.
- To create a credible expert view, you need to use a recent date for the quotation for relevance.
- To add to the credibility, you also want to use a name of the expert and a job title that is relevant to the topic.
Keywords
Credible - convincing, trustworthy, reliable
Persuade - convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Expert - a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area
Convincing - capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real
Relevant - closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Common misconception
That any expert view adds credibility to your argument.
Ideally, a quotation from an expert should be recent and the expert should have knowledge that is relevant to the topic.
Equipment
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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