Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Writing Template
Use this form to organize your scientific or argumentative writing using the CER framework. Fill in each section carefully to clearly present your claim, support it with evidence, and explain your reasoning.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Class or Subject
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Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Write your Claim
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Type of Evidence
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Please Select
Data from Experiment
Observation
Research/Reference
Personal Experience
Other
List Your Evidence (you may add multiple pieces)
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Explain Your Reasoning (How does your evidence support your claim?)
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How clearly does your reasoning connect the evidence to the claim?
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Not clear
1
2
3
4
Very clear
5
1 is Not clear, 5 is Very clear
Checklist: Did you...
Clearly state your claim
Provide at least one piece of evidence
Explain how your evidence supports your claim
Cite your source (if applicable)
Self-Reflection: What was most challenging about completing this CER?
Would you like feedback from your instructor?
Yes
No
Submit CER
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