Day 18-Problem-Position Statement, Evidence

Today You Will Learn How to:

• Create a clear and concise problem statement to provide relevant background information about the case and motivation for the essay
• Create a specific and focused position statement that includes the purpose and outline of the essay
• Use two different types of evidence (qualitative vs. quantitative) to support their position statement in a case-based essay.
• Utilize PIE in the evidence part of your writing.

Class Today:

Problem/Position Statement

• Warm-up: What ideas for a position statement did you come up with? Share your ideas in this google doc.
• Powerpoint Click here
• Sample Problem/Position Statements. Which do you like best? 
• One
• Two
• Questions to think about:
  
  • Does the problem statement provide clear and concise background information on the case to be analyzed? If not, what seems to be the problem?
  • Does it present a clear position statement (Recommended decision)?
  • Is the position statement specific and focused, including purpose and the outline (direction) of the essay? 

Evidence

• Evidence Worksheet

•  PIE, common problems
• Key 

Next Class: Oral Presentations, Cont Evidence, Action Plan

Homework:

• Outline due on Compass Friday
• Reflection due on Compass Friday
• First Draft of case-based essay is due July 31st, by midnight.