Argument map of assigned readings or from your research
The purpose of argument mapping is for you to practice identifying and evaluating the essential elements of a scientific argument and apply these skills to your research report. Effective argumentation is an essential skill in almost any career. Identifying the weaknesses in a specific argument is also a critical thinking skill.
1) Please read about argument mapping here. The "Concept Mapping FAQ" page also addresses important questions that apply to argument mapping.
2) Please download the Cmap argument map template. Populate the boxes with the appropriate information from the article. Preserve the labels in each box (e.g. Reason 1, Reason 2, Evidence, Data, Example, Research Question etc.). Preserving the labels will help you evaluate the author's claim.
3) Submit your maps the day the reading will be discussed OR, if created from your own selected reading (peer-reviewed), the day the Research Report is due.
Your argument map will be evaluated based on this criteria (click link).
Late Submissions: Argument maps are not accepted late.
1) Please read about argument mapping here. The "Concept Mapping FAQ" page also addresses important questions that apply to argument mapping.
2) Please download the Cmap argument map template. Populate the boxes with the appropriate information from the article. Preserve the labels in each box (e.g. Reason 1, Reason 2, Evidence, Data, Example, Research Question etc.). Preserving the labels will help you evaluate the author's claim.
3) Submit your maps the day the reading will be discussed OR, if created from your own selected reading (peer-reviewed), the day the Research Report is due.
Your argument map will be evaluated based on this criteria (click link).
Late Submissions: Argument maps are not accepted late.
