Transcript Notes part II 2014.pptx

Notes: Part II / Arguments
Notes: Arguments
• Your argument has two sides: Supporting and
Opposing.
• For Supporting Side: 4 main arguments.
• For Opposing Side: 3 main arguments.
• Each argument should have at least 15 notes.
Each argument should have it’s own notes
sheet.
• Each argument should have one double sided
notes sheet completed.
How many notes total? 56 notes
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7 arguments (4 supporting, 3 opposing)
15 notes per argument.
7 arguments x 15 notes per argument=105 notes
Argument notes should be on their own
individual notes sheets.
• QUESTIONS?
What are your arguments?
SUPPORTING SIDE (side
you are on)
-Argument 1: 15 notes
-Argument 2: 15 notes
-Argument 3: 15 notes
-Argument 4: 15 notes
OPPOSING SIDE
-Argument 1: 15 Notes
-Argument 2: 15 Notes
-Argument 3: 15 Notes
Example…..
Topic/Controversy: Death Penalty
Death Penalty is
Death Penalty is
wrong. (SUPPORT/side
right.
you are on)
-Argument 1: Societal
Problems to blame (15
notes)
-Argument 2: Religious
Reasons (15 notes)
-Argument 3: Legal
Reasons/Evidence used
(15 notes)
-Argument 4: International
Pressure (15 notes)
(OPPOSITION)
-Argument 1: Victims Families
(15 notes)
-Argument 2: Deterrent Factor
(15notes)
-Argument 3: Punishment
(15 notes)
Notes Format
• Same format as background/history notes.
• No more than 25% of notes should be direct
quotes. (approximately 25 out of 105)
• Direct notes must have a sentence
explanation.
First Hand Source
• First hand research must be completed by the
deadline for notes December 17.
• You must conduct first hand research.
• Most students will interview someone
connected to your project topic.
• Make contact with your interviewee ASAP, set
up timeframe for interview
• Have questions ready.
First Hand Sources cont.
• Write down all questions and answers.
• Take notes of your interview on your notes
sheets as if the interview was an “article”.
• Mark your interview just as you would an
article.