**Title:** Empirical Evidence and Argumentation in Op-Ed Writing
**Attendance:**
– Number of students absent: Not applicable (transcript does not mention absences).
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Op-Ed Analysis:**
– Reviewed a sample op-ed.
– Analyzed the effectiveness of arguments and evidence presented.
2. **Empirical Evidence Discussion:**
– Focused on integrating empirical evidence into argument outlines.
– Discussed the importance of statistics and quantifiable data in supporting arguments.
3. **Individual Outline Reviews:**
– Planned for one-on-one meetings to review student outlines.
– Aimed to provide personalized feedback on argument strengths and weaknesses.
4. **Op-Ed Structure and Evidence:**
– Read through a writing sample.
– Broke down paragraph structure and the integration of empirical evidence.
5. **Counterargument Strategies:**
– Discussed strategies for addressing and refuting counterarguments.
**Actionable Items:**
1. **Feedback on Outlines:**
– Schedule and conduct individual meetings to review student outlines.
2. **Supplementary Materials:**
– Provide citations for the sample op-ed in Chicago style.
– Post an information sheet about the final capstone project.
3. **Research Guidance:**
– Advise students on finding relevant empirical evidence for their topics.
– Offer strategies for constructing counterarguments in their op-eds.
**Homework:**
– Students are to submit their op-ed drafts by Sunday night, focusing on:
1. Incorporating empirical evidence to support their arguments.
2. Addressing potential counterarguments effectively.
3. Ensuring the structure meets op-ed requirements discussed in class.