"If you look at the biggest and most divisive arguments we're having right now," says Simon DeDeo, SFI External Professor and Carnegie Mellon University Professor, "we often agree on the facts. We ...

Watch Mr Smith explain more about writing to explain. Follow what he says carefully, and have a go at the tasks he gives you. Explanation texts often tell you about the parts of a process, usually ...

You arrive home one day to find the kitchen window broken and your stash of dark chocolate truffles dangerously depleted. Explanation #1: A chocolate-seeking criminal has broken in! Explanation #2: ...

There are many reasons why we give explanations for things. Understanding how the world works is critical for being able to solve new problems. You often need good reasons when you make decisions.

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