Examine Your Claim

Worksheet Description

This worksheet outlines the key components and requirements of an academic essay. It explains that an academic essay should have a disputable and rational claim supported by evidence and reasoning. The information within the essay must be structured logically, leading cohesively from one point to another towards a conclusion, and all sources must be cited according to specific citation formats like APA, MLA, etc.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to construct a well-organized academic essay. It aims to impart the importance of making a rational and disputable claim, backing it up with evidence, organizing the information in a clear and logical manner, and properly citing sources. The exercise prompts the student to consider these aspects by asking them to state a claim and reflect on its disputability and the availability of multiple viewpoints.