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Big Idea 1 Overview: Question and Explore
1.1
Identifying a problem or issue and developing a question about it
1.2
Finding and organizing the information you need to answer the question
1.3
Evaluating the sources of information you use
1.4
Looking at the problem or issue from different perspectives
2.0
Big Idea 2 Overview: Understand and Analyze
2.1
Reading critically for a purpose
2.2
Explaining and analyzing the line of reasoning of an argument
2.3
Evaluating the evidence an author uses to support their argument
2.4
Assessing potential resolutions, conclusions, or solutions raised by an argument
3.0
Big Idea 3 Overview: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives
3.1
Identifying, comparing, and interpreting different perspectives on, or arguments about, an issue
3.2
Evaluating objections, implications, and limitations of different perspectives or arguments
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Big Idea 4 Overview: Synthesize Ideas
4.1
Formulating a well-reasoned argument
4.2
Using data and information from various sources to develop and support an argument
4.3
Linking evidence to claims
4.4
Offering resolutions, conclusions, or solutions based on evidence
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Big Idea 5 Overview: Team, Transform, and Transmit
5.1
Planning, producing, and revising a research paper while considering audience, context, and purpose
5.2
Presenting an argument for context, purpose, and/or audience
5.3
Reflecting on one’s own and others’ writing, thinking, and creative processes
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Academic Paper: Introduction
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Academic Paper: Methodology
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Academic Paper: Literature Review
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Academic Paper: Discussion and Analysis
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Academic Paper: Conclusion
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Academic Paper: Bibliography and Citation Styles
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