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. Chapter 2, Lesson 1 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 Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

5. Review 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