How does an author support arguments?

Briefly (1-2 sentences) identify the main argument(s) of each reading. Be sure you are identifying the thesis/theses and not the topic. You are welcome to write these in your own words, or quote the reading directly if you find that easier. Briefly explain: how does the author support their argument? What type of evidence does the author use? Considering all of the readings together — share your reflections on the readings What questions, ideas, or disagreements does this group of readings bring up for you? Use this section to comment on how the readings relate to each other and to material you have encountered thus far in the course.750 word maximum – be sure to include a word count at the end of your assignment
Reading responses should be your own, individual work, and in your responses, you should do three things:
Briefly (1-2 sentences) identify the main argument(s) of each reading. Be sure you are identifying the thesis/theses and not the topic. You are welcome to write these in your own words, or quote the reading directly if you find that easier. Briefly explain: how does the author support their argument? What type of evidence does the author use? Considering all of the readings together — share your reflections on the readings What questions, ideas, or disagreements does this group of readings bring up for you? Use this section to comment on how the readings relate to each other and to material you have encountered thus far in the course.
Reading response 1 Environmental Engineering and Water Morgan, R. and Smith, J. (2013) “Premodern Streams of Thought in Twenty- First-Century Water Management” Radical History Review 116:105-129. Water and Native American Communities in California Swyngedouw, E. (2009) The Political Economy and Political Ecology of the Hydro-Social Cycle” Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education