Question

a student should conduct research for an essay to gather the or the details that show that the students essay is true. evidence objective thesis topic

Explanation:

To determine the correct word, we analyze the context: the sentence needs a term for details that prove the essay's truth. "Evidence" refers to information that supports or proves a claim, which fits. "Objective" is a goal or unbiased stance, "thesis" is the main argument, and "topic" is the subject—none fit as well as "evidence".

Answer:

evidence