In the first paragraph, consider the question: How does an author use evidence to reach an audience?
First, search for online sources about William Zinsser and identify his occupation and background. Then, search for one of the references in Zinsser’s text and locate some basic information about this reference. What is this information about? How is it related to our text? Is there a connection between this reference and Zinsser’s own occupation and background? If so, what is the connection? How is it relevant to Zinsser’s text?
What purpose does this information serve in his text? How many times does he mention it? How does he incorporate this evidence into his text? Does it strengthen his main argument? If yes, how does it do so? If no, why not?
