Tag: Evidence
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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Writing With Numbers: How to Use a Statistic in a Short NYT Contest Entry Without Getting It Wrong (2026)
A number earns its place only when it changes what a reader believes. How to frame, attribute and pressure-test a statistic inside a very short contest entry. Read article →
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The Detail That Proves It: Choosing Evidence for a Short Contest Entry
In a short entry you can afford two or three pieces of evidence, not eight. How to choose which ones, climb the specificity ladder, and test whether they prove your actual claim. Read article →