Relevant vs. Irrelevant

Which of the following pieces of evidence, if the author chose to include it, would be irrelevant to the author's claim of: cows are fed unnatural, and unhealthy diets.

• It takes many years of training to become a large-animal vet.

• A corn diet can give cattle acidosis, which is too much acid in the rumen.

• Industrially raised animals require a diet of antibiotics to ensure they do not get sick.

• Many industrial farms watch out for sick animals and transfer them to separate areas for treatment.

"Compared to all of the other things we feed cattle these days, corn seems positively wholesome. Yet feeding corn to cattle goes against the natural order almost as much as feeding them beef" (pg. 70)

How does Michael Pollan respond to this conflicting viewpoint that corn is wholesome?

• By referencing research about the importance of more humane treatment of cattle

• By referencing research about the impacts of industrial beef on the environment.

• By explaining specific ways in which the industrial food chain impacts human health

• By explaining the various illness corn-fed cattle may experience

You are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. You are collecting evidence to put in your proposal.

Is the evidence RELEVANT OR IRRELEVANT?

"PIZZA IS SERVED IN MANY RESTAURANTS AROUND TOWN"

• RELEVANT

• IRRELEVANT

You are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. You are collecting evidence to put in your proposal.

Is the evidence RELEVANT OR IRRELEVANT?

"MANY STUDENTS FROM OUR SCHOOL MAKE PIZZA AT HOME AND ENJOY IT FOR FAMILY MEALS."

• RELEVANT

• IRRELEVANT

You are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. You are collecting evidence to put in your proposal.

Is the evidence RELEVANT OR IRRELEVANT?

"PIZZA IS HEALTHY-- IT CONTAINS DAIRY, VEGETABLES, AND PROTEIN"

• RELEVANT

• IRRELEVANT

You are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. You are collecting evidence to put in your proposal.

Is the evidence RELEVANT OR IRRELEVANT?

"PIZZA IS A LOW SUGAR FOOD, SO IT IS A BETTER CHOICE FOR STUDENTS THAN FOODS LIKE SUGARY YOGURT PARFAITS"

• RELEVANT

• IRRELEVANT

You are writing a proposal to try to convince the school cafeteria to serve pizza two days a week, instead of just one. You are collecting evidence to put in your proposal.

Is the evidence RELEVANT OR IRRELEVANT?

"PIZZA IS EASIER TO MAKE THAN SOME OF THE OTHER MEALS ON ROTATION IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA, SO IT WILL BE EASIER FOR THE KITCHEN STAFF TO HAVE A FAMILIAR MEAL TO COOK"

• RELEVANT

• IRRELVEANT

Which answer choice best defines the word relevant?

• appropriate to the time, interest, or conversation.

• doesn't pertain to the topic whatsoever

• to describe something in detail

• clear and concise information