Students as Researchers [1 2 3 4]

Similarly, Clauss presents argumentation as something with which students are already familiar. In the overview to tutorial #1 (arguments make claims), Clauss asserts, "you see-and hear-arguments every day, even without realizing it-arguments that make claims about what you should do, think, wear, eat, and be. The argument might be expressed directly-in a statement-or indirectly." In this way, Clauss makes a move to connect with students' prior experiences, to affirm that they are familiar with arguments, even if they do not realize it-and that by becoming more aware of their experiences they can create successful arguments. They need not disregard their prior experiences with everyday arguments but can use these as a lens through which they can better understand and compose academic arguments.

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