Practice Constructing An Evidence-based Argument (2.3) - Unit 8: Assessment and Capstone Project

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Question 1.
Define a thesis statement in your own words.
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Think about what you aim to prove in your paper.
Question 2.
What does CER stand for?
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Remember it’s a method for structuring arguments.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
- To summarize the main argument
- To provide evidence
- To present a counter-argument
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Think about what guides your argument.
4Question 4.
True or False: It is unnecessary to address counter-arguments.
- True
- False
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Consider the quality of a more robust argument.
Question 5.
Craft a thesis statement about the impact of technology on education and outline three claims with corresponding evidence using the CER framework.
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Use specific studies or statistics to support your claims.
Question 6.
Write a mini-argument addressing the counter-argument that technology leads to distraction in a classroom setting.
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Think about both sides of the debate before crafting your rebuttal.

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