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Evidence Log Template
Use this evidence log template to help students organize their research for an essay or writing prompt.
Subject
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
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Evidence Log Template
Date of Publication:
December 2023
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This evidence log template helps students record and evaluate the value of the evidence they collect to shape their points in an essay. It's available as a printable PDF or a Google Doc.
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Facing History & Ourselves, “Evidence Log Template”, last updated December 8, 2023.
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