Step 2 - Claim/Evidence
There are two parts to Step 2 - A, B
A - Making a Claim
B - Finding Supporting Evidence
See below for descriptions of the process for both parts
2A - Take a Stance and Write Your Claim
Now that you have researched and thought about your issue, you need to take a stand on the Essential Question.
Do the benefits of your topic outweigh the environmental and human risks?
Required for Step 2A:
Use the graphic organizer to write your Claim and to outline 3 Arguments that will support your position. Make sure your arguments can be supported by the evidence in your research. Make sure one of your arguments relates to one/many animals in the area. (connection to science and ecosystems)
Get your Claim and Arguments approved from your teacher BEFORE moving on.
2B - Specific Supporting Evidence for Your Arguments
Continue your research to find statistics, facts, studies, personal stories or documented cases that support your arguments.
Write each argument on a separate page and add notes to support that argument and your claim.
Make sure you use reliable sources. See tutorials in Step 1.
Keep Track of your Sources in Noodle Tools. Here are the tutorials.
Where to Search? You can use Google or any of these Databases
GOOGLE: If you use Google - Remember! You need to EVALUATE the website using the ABC's of Website Evaluation
DATABASES: If you use a Database, you know it is accurate information from a good author. Databases can be accessed through Classlink too.
Gale Databases
Use GALE Databases for more focused and specific research.
Password: research
Copy the Works Cited at the bottom of the page.