Draw Your Own Conclusions

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Detective ArtGet the Facts
You’re the detective, looking for clues, patterns, and relationships to help solve a problem or answer a question.
Thought ArtWhat You Know in Your "Knower"
List what you already know about this topic. Include your own thoughts and opinions.
Lightbulb ArtInference
Use facts and clues (Step 1) along with what you already know (Step 2) to draw your own conclusions.
Get the facts straight.
Show what you know.
Look beyond the obvious.
Create new ideas.
On Target Art

Step 4: Check yourself! Were your "conclusions" on target in Step 3? Conduct a search with the resources in NCWiseOwl. Use key words from your notes on this page.
Important questions to ask yourself:

  • Did I solve the problem or find an answer to my question? Do I need more information?
  • Find the date of your source. How recent is the information? Can I trust this information?
  • Have I looked at all sides of this? Have I looked at enough sources to make an informed decision?

Look at TJ’s example!
Weeks 19-24: Making Inferences