Check For Limitations

Worksheet Description

The Evidence-Based Writing worksheet is a structured activity designed to help students outline and support their arguments with evidence. The worksheet provides space for students to write their overall position on a topic, followed by spaces for two subclaims and corresponding evidence for each. At the bottom of the page, there is a prompt for students to consider any limitations of their claims or evidence. It also reminds students of the importance of citing the sources of their evidence, reinforcing the practice of academic honesty and responsibility.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to build a logical argument by breaking it down into smaller, supported parts. It guides them in stating clear subclaims that contribute to their overall position and in providing multiple pieces of evidence for each subclaim, which strengthens their argument. The section on limitations encourages students to think critically about the strength and potential weaknesses of their arguments. This exercise not only improves students’ ability to formulate reasoned arguments but also enhances their critical thinking and self-assessment skills in evaluating the reliability and completeness of their evidence.