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Look It Up! Researching the Arguments

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In a Nutshell

Write a summary of the issue (2 to 3 sentences):

Be it resolved that...
The motion:

Be it resolved that ...
What's the Big Idea?

Write an outline in point form:

Arguments for: Arguments against:
Big Idea #1: Big Idea #1:
Big Idea #2: Big Idea #2:
Big Idea #3: Big Idea #3:
Our sources

Who is the author/creator?

What is the title?

What is the format (book, website, CD-ROM, magazine, etc.) ?

When was it created (year of publication or creation)?

Where did I find it?
(if website, write the address)

Who is the author/creator?

What is the title?

What is the format (book, website, CD-ROM, magazine, etc.) ?

When was it created (year of publication or creation)?


Where did I find it?
(if website, write the address)

Great Websites
Title:
Address:
(Specify the address for the page on the site where you found information.)

This site relates to argument: Big idea #
Great quotes
Quote:

Argument: For the motion / Against the motion
Source:
Author:
Title:
Quote:

Argument: Against the motion / Against the motion
Source:
Author:
Title:
Nasty Fundmental Questions
Nasty fundamental questions to ask the "For" side:
Nasty fundamental questions to ask the "Against" side:
Key vocabulary to understand the debate

Term:

Definition:

Term:
Definition:

Term:
Definition:

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Symbols and Images
What is called? Title:

Who made it? Artist:

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What does it look like?