Claim Testing: Evidence
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1750/ LESSON 3.2ACTIVITYCLAIM TESTING: EVIDENCEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Claim Testing: Evidence”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeAny time you write a claim you should be prepared to provide evidence. Evaluate what evidence-backed claim writing looks like in one of this course’s articles.Process1.As you read “Scale of the Industrial Revolution,” look for evidencethat supports this claim: “Industrialization changed a lot about the world—sometimes quickly, sometimes gradually.” Underlinethe evidence as you read, and then write your evidence below.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1750/ LESSON 3.2ACTIVITYCLAIM TESTING: EVIDENCE22.Strong arguments include counterclaims, evidence that refutes (challenges) the evidence for the main claim. Why? By showing that they understand and can respond to the other side of an argument, an author is able to make their own claim even stronger. Look back at “Scale of the Industrial Revolution.” What evidence does the author provide that refutes the claim on page 1?3.Now, write your own claim about which piece of evidence is strongest in supporting the claim on page 1. Support your claim with evidence.