Constructing Arguments
Bozeman Science・15 minutes read
Mr. Anderson teaches how to engage in argumentation by presenting evidence and constructing arguments around questions, emphasizing the importance of evidence gathering, evaluation, and reasoning. Examples provided include determining the raw or hard-boiled status of eggs and analyzing data on metals to illustrate the argument construction process.
Insights
- Argumentation involves presenting evidence in a non-confrontational manner around a specific question, with a structured order of claim, evidence, and reasoning.
- Mr. Anderson demonstrates the process of constructing arguments by using practical examples like differentiating between raw and hard-boiled eggs, emphasizing the importance of evaluating evidence and logically connecting it to the claim.
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What is argumentation based on?
Evidence and reasoning
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Summary
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Constructing Arguments: Evidence, Reasoning, and Clarity
- Mr. Anderson presents a mini lesson on engaging in argumentation from evidence at level one.
- Argumentation involves presenting evidence around a question, not necessarily in a confrontational manner.
- The initial step in argumentation is agreeing on the question to construct an argument for.
- An argument consists of an answer to the question, supported by evidence and reasoning.
- The recommended order for a proper argument is claim, evidence, and reasoning.
- Viewers are guided on creating an argument around questions like the magnetic properties of metals or reversible changes.
- Mr. Anderson demonstrates constructing an argument using two eggs to determine if they are raw or hard-boiled.
- Evidence gathering involves observing differences between the eggs, such as their spinning behavior.
- Evaluating evidence is crucial, considering the question's terms like "raw" and "hard-boiled."
- Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, logically explaining why each egg is either raw or hard-boiled.
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Constructing Arguments with Evidence and Reasoning
- Encouragement to construct arguments with examples provided below
- Suggestion to analyze data on metals and their magnetic properties for argument construction
- Emphasis on the need for a question, claim, evidence, and reasoning in constructing arguments
