Directive lesson
Substantiate
Substantiate requires evidence. Build the claim through concrete facts, examples, cases, reports, constitutional provisions or observed outcomes.
Use this flow
- State the proposition
- Present evidence by dimension
- Explain how each example supports it
- Address a limitation
- Confirm the proposition
Must do
- Use specific evidence
- Explain the relevance of each example
- Prefer depth over a long list
Avoid
- Using generic statements
- Dropping examples without analysis
- Claiming proof where evidence is mixed
Real PYQ example
American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate.