Dear CRT Students, First of all, I hope that you and your families are doing well and staying safe. I was reading your article summaries and responses, and thinking how much I am looking forward to reading your essays–the range of topics is broad and fascinating. Great start, everyone. Now […]
Ewa Barnes
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Welcome to week 9. We will be exploring logical fallacies. I am sure many of them will sound familiar to you. In Post 7 will be challenged to come up with your own examples. You may also notice that this week seems lighter in terms of content. This is because […]
Hi Everyone, Thanks for your midterm exams. Overall, they were great, and show that you are ready for the second part of the semester. In several cases, I’ve asked for more information, if your answer seemed incomplete and/ or confusing. Please see my comments next to questions where you did […]
Welcome to week 9! Midterm exams, check-ins and surveys are due by tonight. Thank you to all those who’ve already submitted. This week we begin to work on the argumentative essay. What issues do you care about? Select one from the list, and start researching your topic. Review the essay […]
Based on the movie you watched, and based on the 7 moral positions we discussed this week: Select and describe a moral dilemma from the movie. Next, explain the possible outcomes of this dilemma via the 7 moral positions (please address each of the 7 as you analyze the movie). Describe […]
Your draft should include the following: Your working thesis statement/ conclusion At least 3 body paragraphs, each with a premise and supporting evidence, including one counterargument with your rebuttal Submit your draft of the argumentative essay here, as a post (the category is Peer Review). Review two of your classmates’ […]
Review our Discussion Board instructions so that your replies can shine yet again. See the Powerpoint and YouTube video on deductive and inductive arguments (Week 8). 1)Define a deductive argument in your own words, 2) Provide an original example of a deductive argument, 3) State if it’s valid or invalid, 4) Explain your answer 5)Define an […]
Select one fallacy from this week’s list. In the subject of your post, include your name and the name of the fallacy of your choice. Be sure to pick a fallacy that hasn’t been claimed yet. In your own words, define the fallacy and provide your own original example of the […]
Hi Everyone, and so great to see many of you on Flipgrid! Midterm week officially begins today! Good luck! There is a review sheet that you can consult to go over units 1-6. There is an anonymous survey that I’d love for everyone to fill out. There is the midterm […]
