1. Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Basic Checklist Objectives Pages 42-58 1.Identify ways of conducting research 2.List the 5 ways of supporting evidence 3.Explain two ways why logical arguments are important

2. Research - dig up information that supports your Research - dig up information that supports your purpose—it can help you become an expert on your topic purpose—it can help you become an expert on your topicLibrary Librarians can help you find information & give basic research adviceLibrarians can help you find information & give basic research advice Free access to books and periodicals— most not available on the InternetFree access to books and periodicals— most not available on the InternetInternet Be careful! How do you know if information is reliable? Who created the website? What are the authors’ motives?Be careful! How do you know if information is reliable? Who created the website? What are the authors’ motives? find the same piece of information at more sites,find the same piece of information at more sites, chances of its accuracy are greater chances of its accuracy are greater refer to original material rather than someone’srefer to original material rather than someone’s interpretation interpretation

3. Good Evidence 1.Definition: meaning or significance of a word or phrase 2.Example: specific instance chosen to represent a larger fact in order to clarify an idea or support a claim 3.Testimony: comments of authorities that are used to support a claim 4.Statistics: summary of data in a numerical format 5.Explanation: makes a point plain or understandable or creates a relationship between cause and effect

4. Group Break into 5 groupsBreak into 5 groups read statement & identify the type of evidenceread statement & identify the type of evidence1-- The class did well on its first exam, with a mean (average) score of 89.5% and a standard deviation of 7.8%.The class did well on its first exam, with a mean (average) score of 89.5% and a standard deviation of 7.8%. This season, the Big High School Hockey Team scored a mean (average) of 2.3 goals per game.This season, the Big High School Hockey Team scored a mean (average) of 2.3 goals per game. According to our recent poll, 43% of Americans brush their teeth incorrectly.According to our recent poll, 43% of Americans brush their teeth incorrectly.2-- A Siberian husky is a dog reputed for its ability to tolerate cold, its distinctive features, and its keen strength and stamina.A Siberian husky is a dog reputed for its ability to tolerate cold, its distinctive features, and its keen strength and stamina. Def-Assertiveness is standing up for your rightsDef-Assertiveness is standing up for your rights3- Young people begin smoking for a variety of reasons. They may, for example, be influenced by their peers, or they may see their parents as role models.Young people begin smoking for a variety of reasons. They may, for example, be influenced by their peers, or they may see their parents as role models. The prices of resources, such as copper, iron ore, oil, coal and aluminium, have declined in real terms over the past 20 years.The prices of resources, such as copper, iron ore, oil, coal and aluminium, have declined in real terms over the past 20 years. Many diseases can result at least in part from stress, including: arthritis, asthma, migrane, headaches and ulcers.Many diseases can result at least in part from stress, including: arthritis, asthma, migrane, headaches and ulcers.

5. Groups 4-- "Someone had been there. I know this because I saw a footprint in the ground.""Someone had been there. I know this because I saw a footprint in the ground." “A quotation in a speech, article or book is like a rifle in the hands of an infantryman. It speaks with authority.” -Brendan Francis“A quotation in a speech, article or book is like a rifle in the hands of an infantryman. It speaks with authority.” -Brendan Francis5-- Microevolution, or change beneath the species level, may be thought of as relatively small scale change in the functional and genetic constituencies of populations of organismsMicroevolution, or change beneath the species level, may be thought of as relatively small scale change in the functional and genetic constituencies of populations of organisms Evidence of a defendant’s past sexual offense is admissible to support an inference that his or her commission of such an act in the past increases the likelihood that he or she committed the charged offense.Evidence of a defendant’s past sexual offense is admissible to support an inference that his or her commission of such an act in the past increases the likelihood that he or she committed the charged offense. Chapter 2, Lesson 1

6. Logical Arguments are Important Logical Arguments are Important They make a case, or a series of statements intended to persuade othersThey make a case, or a series of statements intended to persuade others They give your readers enough information to make decisions on your subjectThey give your readers enough information to make decisions on your subject

7. Review Pages 42-58 1.List the 5 ways of supporting evidence DefinitionExampleTestimonyStatisticsExplanation 2.Explain two ways why logical arguments are important Persuade Make decisions