2. Problem-solution setup 1. Intro – introduce the problem Tell us why the reader should care! 2. Explain the problem Background info, what do your readers need to know? 3. Analyze the problem. Look at causes and effects 4. Present possible solutions 5. Develop a convincing Argument for the best solution(s) 6. Wrap up – Call to action

3. Argumentative setup 1. Intro – introduce the problem Thesis – YOUR positions on the issue 2. Explain the problem Background info, what do your readers need to know? 3. Acknowledge other perspective besides yours 4. Reason #1: Evidence to support your position 5. Reason #2: same 6. Reason #3: same 7. Wrap up – recommendation, restate your side

4. When taking notes Work from general to specific Fill in the details Be aware of difference b/n fact & opinion Be aware of BIAS when evaluating sources

5. Skim the passage or selection quickly Then read the passage carefully Look up anything unfamiliar Search for: Quotes Facts Statistics Expert quotes*

6. Three note taking methods ExplanationProsCons Note cardsWrite a factoid/ information on each card Great flexibility, easy to structure and re-structure your facts to work together Have to write it out Photocopy- Highlight Highlight and color code relevant info according to subtopics No typing/writing necessary; color coding helps a lot Easier to lose things; cost the most Write/type out notes Write info in notebook or type on comp If you type everything, easy to manipulate into your paper

7. Example According to a 1997 study from Washington University, a survey of students with declining grades showed 3 of 5 with declining grades worked more than 20 hrs. per week. (Smith 30) Cause: Teen jobs

8. Note cards Slug Main point keyword : subheading Note: One main idea per card; one side of card: facts, ideas, statistics, quotes. Use as few words as possible. If you quote, write down whom you are quoting and person’s credentials Be sure to enclose words directly quoted with quotation marks If you take down a statistic, also take down who came up with it and how. (Bib. Code) (Last name pg#) If no author, use title first word

9. Example of typed notes: website template