ERIC Number: EJ1173451
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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For the Sake of Argument: An Approach to Teaching Evidence-Based Writing
Friedrich, Linda; Bear, Rachel; Fox, Tom
American Educator, v42 n1 p18-22, 40 Spr 2018
The National Writing Project's (NWP) College, Career, and Community Writers Program (C3WP) aims to improve young people's ability to write thoughtful, evidence-based arguments. In an era where public discourse has become increasingly polarized, and "echo chambers" of narrow views populate people's social media feeds, teaching students to ground their arguments in evidence is more important than ever. To equip students to thrive in this challenging environment, the NWP's approach to argument writing starts with having students understand multiple points of view that go beyond pros and cons and are based on multiple pieces of evidence, which ultimately enables students to take responsible civic action. At its core, C3WP supports students in navigating an increasingly dense informational world so they can become informed citizens who are prepared to participate in and ultimately strengthen a healthy and vibrant democracy.
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Writing Instruction, Persuasive Discourse, Nonfiction, Instructional Materials, Formative Evaluation, Writing Strategies, Writing Skills, Teaching Methods
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Language: English
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