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Justify a conclusion with supporting evidence.
Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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conclusionsupporting evidenceresearch
Skills
- justify (a conclusion based on research) #dok3
- select (appropriate supporting evidence) #dok2
- construct (arguments supported by evidence) #dok3
- explain (the link between evidence and conclusion) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define a conclusion in the context of social studies research. #dok1
- I can identify supporting evidence from research. #dok1
- I can select evidence that supports a specific conclusion. #dok2
- I can explain how evidence supports my conclusion. #dok2
- I can justify a conclusion by using relevant supporting evidence from my research. #dok3
- I can construct an argument that connects my research findings to my conclusion. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Justifying conclusions with supporting evidence is essential to credible social studies research.
- Effective research requires connecting evidence to conclusions in a logical, clear manner.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to justify conclusions with evidence?
- How can you determine which evidence best supports a conclusion?
- What makes evidence strong or weak in supporting an argument?
- How does justifying conclusions with evidence impact the credibility of research?
- What strategies can you use to construct well-supported arguments in social studies?