Using source evidence is a powerful tool to better enforce an argumentative essay. I have used source evidence in my essay “My College Plan”. I used case studies that delved into the benefits of internships, double majors, and study abroad opportunities. Through using reliable evidence, I was able to more clearly express my ideas as well as back them up. When you state a personal opinion in an essay and don’t use evidence to back up your statement it makes your point weak. It causes your readers to wonder why your opinion is important and why they should consider your perspective. Through using sources in my essay that backs up my discussion points, my stance become more valid. It can be compared to a scientific discovery. If a scientist makes a claim without conducting an experiment, then their claim is not as reliable as it would be if they had the supporting scientific evidence. Along with using supporting evidence, it is important to properly cite the sources that are used. In my essay I cited my sources using MLA format within my works cited and internal citations. Citing your evidence is important so you give credit to the authors that you quote and avoid plagiarism. Source evidence has greatly helped my writing trough making my arguments more credible as well as making my writing more convincing.