Strong Evidence

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Research steps
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At this point

• Step 1
• Explored, then defined a controversy
• Established that there were 2 sides
• Step 2 (Narrowed the focus)
• Chose your side
• Found 3 strong articles defending YOUR side
• Created 3 source cards

3
Think about

• Working thesis statement
• Youve acknowledged your side of the controversy
  .
• For example, Confining dolphins is unethical.

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Step 3 appropriate research

• Which example is GOOD research?
• Jennifer OConnor reveals that Scientists at
  Emory University recently determined that the
  cognitive capacity of dolphins is second only to
  that of humans
• The dolphins cruel confinement must stop
  immediately (OConnor).

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RELEVANCE

• Keep your working thesis statement in mind while
  gathering your 10 facts from the articles
• What the public does now know is that Sea World
  has had 50 orcas named Shamu (OConnor).
• NOT a good quote.
• Remember the thesis dolphin and marine life
  confinement.
• Yes, this information was in the article, but it
  does not address your thesis.

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Too obvious

• Julia OConnor says, dolphins are still captured
  from the wild to be put on display in aquariums,
  held captive in theme parks and used in
  swim-with programs.
• Common knowledge is NOT research
• We know that dolphins are held captive in theme
  parks
• Find information that ENHANCES your topic
• Research is more than a simple fact

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Strong facts

• In their ocean homes, dolphins are accustomed to
  vast living space However, in tanks, their
  worlds are reduced to gallons instead of fathoms
  (OConnor).
• OConnors words raise an important argument that
  supports the fight against dolphin confinement
  natural habitat.
• Julia OConnor, a PETA activist and campaign
  writer, exposes a harsh reality One thing that
  the profitable marine entertainment industry
  doesn't want the public to know is that buying a
  ticket to a marine theme park helps support the
  slaughter of dolphins in the wild.
• Shocking information Educate your reader.

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Look For

• Information, opinions, and statistics that expose
  the truth and support your premise
• GOOD LUCK