Rationale is a software tool that helps students grasp the essence of good essay-writing: structure. Working with the argument maps that are at the heart of Rationale has been shown to produce a dramatic increase in students’ critical thinking ability.
Video: Plan and write a great essay with Rationale
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Which subjects?
Rationale is especially useful across tertiary and secondary education in:- English
- Social studies
- History
- Philosophy
Which activities?
Rationale is great for:- Writing tasks: argumentative essays, opinion pieces and text analysis
- Learning to analyze and think critically
- Debate preparation
- Capturing class discussion
What’s in it for teachers?
Rationale assists teachers by providing built-in guidance, critical thinking exercises (similar to these) and essay templates to make students’ learning more effective, engaging and enjoyable.
