Craft of Research- Chapters 7 and 8

These chapter discuss how to make a claim and support it effectively. I find it very useful that chapter 7 starts by telling the reader that a claim+reason+evidence=an argument. This is the bare bones structure that will be built upon to make a well supported, relevant argument. To the minimal structure acknowledgement and response must be added. Finally a warrant is used to connect the claim and it's supporting reason. Chapter 8 goes on to talk about evaluating claims. These chapters were contextualized by watching a video about new media literacies. In this video the claim is that new media literacy is essential to keep up in todays world. With the need for new literacies comes the need for judgement. When using online sites like Facebook or twitter, it is essential that we evaluate what we are posting before we post it. This is crucial because potential employers, school administrators, parents, and others can sometimes access what we post.