Parts of an Argument
I think all schools should have uniforms.
Claim
To investigate and collect information on a specific topic
Research
Why is it important to look at BOTH sides of an argument?
You might change your mind, it helps you gain perspective and understanding, and it strengthens your own argument
"In 2013, a survey from the American Psychological Association, a scientific organization, found that 45 percent of schoolchildren were worried about school. Homework was the leading cause."
Evidence
Presenting someone else's work as your own without giving them credit
Plagiarism
Make a claim in a complete sentence:
"Should the school day start later?"
Answers will vary
This shows that homework is not helpful for younger kids. All it is doing is increasing their stress and taking away their precious sleep. If we want students to enjoy learning and support their mental health, taking away homework might be the answer.
Reasoning
Able to be believed or trusted
Credible
Where is one good place to find credible evidence?
Databases, Google (with CRAAP test), books, online articles, etc.
The opposite side of an argument
Part of speech of the word relevant
Adjective
What's one way to know that a source is NOT credible?
Not currently published, author missing or has unclear credentials, spelling/grammar/punctuation errors, they use lots of opinions and do not cite evidence or facts, the URL is not .org/.gov./.edu, etc.
Your response to what the opposite side said
Rebuttal
Define "tone"
The attitude shown by the words you choose (can be both formal and informal)
CRAAP - Do you remember what any of the letters stand for?
C - Currency
R - Relevance
A - Authority
A - Accuracy
P - Purpose