Learn to build arguments

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Secondary Research
Week 4
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Week Objectives
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Practice literature review (secondary research)
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Learn to build arguments by:
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identifying statements
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finding relevant evidence

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Learning Objectives
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RES1.1 Use secondary research to analyse different
perspectives
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CT 1.2 Identify, describe and compare critically
perspectives on global issues
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COM 1.1 select information and evidence that is
relevant to an argument or issue

4.

Debate Preparation
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Debate Question:
Should people attend school and receive
formal education?

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Debate Preparation
Prepare arguments:
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Build statements
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Find evidence to support each statement
As your strength:
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Use credibility of source
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Use relevance of evidence to the question

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Written Summary
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At the end of your debate preparation, you should have
an analytical summary of your secondary research
(literature review)
It should include:
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Identification of at least two different perspectives
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Explanation of arguments presented by the authors
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Explanation of how evidence supports your debate
statement
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Provide sources (make references to the source)

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Group and Individual work
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Together: create a list of possible arguments
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Together: distribute preparation among team members
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Individually: look at debate statement from different sides.
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Individually: research secondary data (articles/videos/podcasts…) to find
evidence that will support arguments.
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Together: share your data and prepare for the debate
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Individually: produce a written summary described in the previous slide
NOTE: You may think about opposing team arguments