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Not all examples are created equal. To score high marks, your evidence must meet specific criteria:

Briefly explain the context of the experience or event so the reader understands what is happening. 2. The Linkage Page 52

: Real-life examples must be sourced from academic study or personal experience beyond the classroom. Not all examples are created equal

Explicitly connect the example to your main thesis. Ask yourself: "How does this specific event prove my point about how knowledge is produced or shared?" 3. The Analysis The Linkage : Real-life examples must be sourced

Discuss the implications. What are the positives and negatives of this example? What does it reveal about the limitations of a particular perspective? 4. The Conclusion

: While personal stories (anecdotes) are relevant, they cannot stand alone; they must be linked to broader analysis or research.

: They clarify complex concepts by showing how they function in practice.