Unit 5, Lesson 3: Inquiry Based Question Note-Taker
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Directions: After choosing a topic from the list of Inquiry Based Questions, complete this note-taker to
organize the main ideas presented in each activity & prepare for the upcoming source evaluation
presentations.
Key Terms & Vocabulary:
Record and define/explain/summarize any important vocabulary (key terms, concepts, people) that helps you
understand your research topic.
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Conscription: Compulsory enlistment in the army
Summary/Overview:
Identify the main ideas, concepts, and perspectives presented in your research topic.
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Patriotism
Significance:
After reading the summary/overview of your chosen topic, what is the significance/importance of this topic?
(aka: Why should we care about it? Why do YOU care about it?)
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The defense of the US, Civil Rights
Historical Connection:
How does your chosen topic relate to the historical concepts, events, and ideas that we have learned in
class so far?
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Vietnam war, WWI & II,
Source Evaluation & Analysis: For each commentary article that is included in your chosen topic’s activity,
answer the following source evaluation & analysis questions. (Learning Target 3: I can examine a text by
identifying the argument & evidence, & evaluate their conclusions)
Commentary Article 1
Identify the SOAP elements for this
article.
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Speaker: Bradform Wineman, a professor of military history
at the Army Command and General Staff College. Iraq war
veteran
Occasion: 2023
Audience: People for a draft
Purpose: To argue against the draft and disprove it's
usefulness
1. Evaluate the author’s argument: Do you agree or disagree? Why?
The draft is unnecessary because:
1. The draft is unnecessary because the military is already fulfilling enlistment quotas and a draft
would lower the average capability of a soldier
2. Rich people often avoid drafts leading to only poor people in the military which causes civic
unrest instead of unity, drafts put a greater burden on poor and uneducated (No source provided)
3. Younger generations view the draft as a punishment instead of a civic virtue
I agree, because the author has served in the military and expertise in the workings of the American
military, giving his opinions and facts credibility
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leGive a specific outside piece of evidence to support your perspective on the topic (paraphrase/use
key term or concept from your research topic).
In addition, a draft can inflict the mental burdens of military service towards more of the population
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34283458/
3. Explain why your evidence (from #2) supports your perspective (from #1) on the article.
Enlistment quotas for the military are already being met, forcing people to serve in the military will
lead to a higher rate of mental illness after their service which leads to more people to care for which
causes unnecessary burdens to society
Commentary Article 2
Identify the SOAP elements for this
article.
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Speaker: Wilburn E "Bud" Meador, Vietnam veteran, retired
with the rank of lieutenant in the marines, assistant
professor in the army command & general staff college.
Occasion: 2023
Audience:
Purpose:
1. Evaluate the author’s argument: Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Military service should be mandatory because
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2. Give a specific outside piece of evidence to support your perspective on the topic (paraphrase/use
key term or concept from your research topic).
3. Explain why your evidence (from #2) supports your perspective (from #1) on the article.
Commentary Article 3 (only if needed)
Identify the SOAP elements for this
article.
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Speaker:
Occasion:
Audience:
Purpose:
1. Evaluate the author’s argument: Do you agree or disagree? Why?
2. Give a specific outside piece of evidence to support your perspective on the topic (paraphrase/use
key term or concept from your research topic).
3. Explain why your evidence (from #2) supports your perspective (from #1) on the article.