Section 1
Structuring the Final Argument
Key Idea
A successful scientific conclusion follows the CER framework: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. The claim answers the question about the Jalisco Block's motion.
The reasoning is crucial. It connects the data (e.g., "a trench exists") to the scientific principle (e.g., "trenches are formed by subduction"). This logical structure transforms raw data into a persuasive conclusion.