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1. Question: Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments, explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own words. 2. Question: Go to the box “Deductive Reasoning” (in the beginning of Chapter 8). Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that “rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, poli...

1. Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments, explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own words. 2. Go to the box “Deductive Reasoning” (in the beginning of Chapter 8). Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that “rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles, pr...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook: Chapter 6, 7 • Lesson • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Introduction "Everyone is entitled to their own opinions – but not their own facts." (Daniel Patrick Moynihan, cited in Vanity Fair, 2010, para. 2) We form opinions – and make our judgments – based on facts we observe and values we hold. Our judgments are also influenced by the opinions of others. In the section "An ...

Introduction This week you continue to work on your paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You have selected a topic and chosen issues related to that topic; this week, you will thoroughly research both sides of the issues you have chosen. Keep in mind that your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the other. Your paper must address a...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook: Chapter 6, 7 • Lesson • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Introduction "Everyone is entitled to their own opinions – but not their own facts." (Daniel Patrick Moynihan, cited in Vanity Fair, 2010, para. 2) We form opinions – and make our judgments – based on facts we observe and values we hold. Our judgments are also influenced by the opinions of others. In the section "An ...

1. Question: According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed critical thinkers toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of cognitive development? 2. Question: Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines “expert.” 3. Question: When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example, “the health risks of vaping have been underestimated”), what three options does a critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim? 4. Question: Is the followin...

1. Question: A claim is intended to support the "reason". A claim is the expression to make an argument in a process to give one or more "reasons" in support of the claim. The term claim refers to the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be true or probably true. 2. Question: Reread the section in the text entitled “Two Confusions to Avoid” in Chapter 5. From what you read there, construct a definition of the term “argument” that includes both what the ter...

Introduction Over the eight weeks of the course, you will work on a paper that addresses a current controversial issue. This paper is to be in the form of an argument. You will select a topic, choose an issue related to that topic, thoroughly research both sides of the issue, and then write a paper that supports one side or the other of the issue. Your paper must define the issue, present evidence on both sides of the issue, and then argue that one side is stronger and more persuasive than the o...

HIST 405N Case Study Week 1, 3, 5, 7 (Bundle)

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...

Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources • To advance critical thinking and writing skills • To compile a response to the prompts provided • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the correspo...