Week 7-2

What does the word "conclusion" mean?

conclusion, [kuh n-kloo-zhuh n]. n.

1: the end or close; the final part.

2: the last main division of a discourse, usually containing a summing up of the points and a statement of opinion or decisions reached.

4: final decision.

5: a reasoned deduction or inference.

Dictionary.com

We may not be 100% sure--and in fact, we may be less sure than when we started. But our task in Phase 3 is to draw some conclusions

• Known knowns: things that we know that we know.
• Known unknowns: things we know that we don't know.
• Unknown unknowns: things that we don't realize we don't know.

Brainstorming

Take a piece of paper and draw two lines, dividing it into three columns. We're going to make three lists.

List #1 Things I Can Prove To Be True

Until the timer goes off, write as many things on the list as you can. Be fast, not detailed!

List #2 Things I Can Prove To Be False

Until the timer goes off, write as many things on the list as you can. Be fast, not detailed!

List #3 Things I Am Still Not Sure About

Until the timer goes off, write as many things on the list as you can. Be fast, not detailed!

Taking a Stand

Write down your research question.

Now look at it.

In a sentence or two, write down as much of the answer as you can.

Sharing our Conclusions

Talk for a few minutes in small groups about what your research has turned up, and what you think the answer to your question is. Just share a bit.

Writing Project 1 - Phase 3