BMCC OpenLab | Ruth Zirkind | Activity https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/ruthandrusier/activity/ Activity feed for Ruth Zirkind. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:48:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c05dd09bdb599dd94062b5d6ff79c07f Ruth Zirkind's profile was updated https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/161410/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:17:15 -0400 0 4ca26b16864e31bd905aee28ce5cf760 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/11/19/jailene-saba-convo-8-2/#comment-547 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:45:52 -0500 Hi Jailene, I totally agree with you about doing what makes you happy. I think we each need to take care of ourselves because no one loves us more than ourselves. We can take care of ourselves the best because we know ourselves the best and know what we need at the moment.

In reply to - Jailene S wrote a new blog post Jailene Saba convo 8 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Jailene Saba convo 8 ]]> 8ec8b9cb589ca846e1716903ea20728e Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 8 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2810 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:40:31 -0500 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 8

]]> 0 761b54c78af1ddb59d1785494d59c104 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/10/30/essence-edmonds-outline-and-draft/#comment-467 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:34:16 -0500 1.Does the draft include a thesis statement/ conclusion? What is it? Is it clearly stated and arguable?
This draft has a clear thesis regarding abortion rights and how they contribute to woman’s bodily autonomy, the right to choose, and their health. It can be argued. The conclusion however is not that clear.

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In reply to - Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds outline and draft in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Essence Edmonds outline and draft ]]> 8a8805bce075bdd99c2e6faa6d0d7dc0 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/11/05/topic-the-benefits-of-hybrid-work/#comment-466 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:17:10 -0500 1.Does the draft include a thesis statement/ conclusion? What is it? Is it clearly stated and arguable?
This thesis is clear and supported by concrete premises that can be challenged and argued. Similarly the conclusion echoes the thesis and restates it with a purpose.

2.Does every body paragraph begin with a premise/ topic sentence that…[Read more]

In reply to - Taylen Johnson wrote a new blog post Topic: The Benefits of Hybrid Work in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Topic: The Benefits of Hybrid WorkWorking […] ]]> bdb2b636e45b33c403b0fa12b31e9204 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/10/30/colin-davy-convo-fallacies/#comment-409 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:08:53 -0400 Hi Colin,

This is a very common one and one that I thought of doing before seeing your post. We see a lot of good examples of the slippery slope on the news whenever something political comes up like abortion or gun control. I have also seen the example you describe about how hanging out with the wrong crowd will have lasting consequences on a…[Read more]

In reply to - colin davy wrote a new blog post Colin Davy Convo 7 fallacies in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Colin Davy Convo 7 fallaciesThe slippery slope fallacy […] ]]> 37fb81eae889a1e390b390503cd8c801 Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andruiser Ad Hominem Fallacy in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2649 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:06:22 -0400 Ruth Andruiser Ad Hominem Fallacy

]]> 0 cbb650579d348a24479810b447ce492b Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andruiser Outline + Draft in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2647 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:56:34 -0400 Ruth Andruiser Outline + Draft

]]> 1 d19f37ed977a7f2fc3079de2bf5df95e Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/29/brianna-barnes-conv-5/#comment-235 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:53:20 -0400 Hi Brianna,
I completely agree with you and the article. After a certain point, money doesn’t affect your happiness. It’s important to give back just as much as it is to fulfill your own needs. Stuff is just stuff. It’s the experiences that make us happy. My parents have this thing where they give to those that need it because they believe what…[Read more]

In reply to - Brianna Barnes wrote a new blog post Brianna Barnes Conv 5 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Brianna Barnes Conv 5In the TedTalk, The Paradox of […] ]]> 9bf12879e4adc6117e7ae218d0187706 Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 5 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2432 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:46:38 -0400 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 5

]]> 1 6af09a0a720b3153a13cf7a3c8027a89 Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 4 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2367 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:02:20 -0400 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 4

]]> 2 7bde0dbf2127acbfe75e6ba843b3a698 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/17/kalyn-boudinot-conversation-3/#comment-43 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:24:17 -0400 Hi Kalyn,
This is a very sensitive topic, especially because the details are not so clear. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the biases in the articles. You provide a good summary of the details. Do you feel that any of the articles lean too heavily into using suggestive language rather than reporting the facts?

In reply to - Kalyn Boudinot wrote a new blog post Kalyn Boudinot – Conversation 3 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Kalyn Boudinot – Conversation 3The story […] ]]> 1ce37970b9d4fa01c0fca03e1ccbe7d8 Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 3 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2318 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:14:53 -0400 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 3

]]> 0 4034993d0f96c93dc29237765113df43 Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/05/kalyn-b-conversation-2/#comment-33 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:23:23 -0400 Hi Kalyn,
This is a very well-thought-out and informed response. You go into a lot of detail about the song and its background. Your analysis of the lyrics and the production of the video are enlightening. Additionally, by reading your post I feel that I learned a lot about what went into the song and about the fallout of it.

In reply to - Kalyn Boudinot wrote a new blog post Kalyn B – Conversation 2 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Kalyn B – Conversation 2The song, “Formation” by […] ]]> 97d829269561dbd9d7ed2889671f680a Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 2 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2289 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:15:48 -0400 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 2

]]> 1 f5647e13b361d7d0bcf22f582e27366d Ruth Zirkind posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/01/essence-edmonds-conv-1/#comment-15 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 02:07:49 -0400 Hi Essence,
I enjoyed reading your assessment of both videos, especially the Meegan one, because you succinctly summarized and explained the important parts of the video, which helped me understand it better. Like you, I also agreed with both speakers on their definition of critical thinking as well as their reasoning for why it is important.

In reply to - Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Conv 1 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Essence Edmonds Conv 1According to Dr. Richard Paul, […] ]]> a27a49c9faa9014d72c9f45a2aa133e7 Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andrusier Conversation 1 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2208 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:16:34 -0400 Ruth Andrusier Conversation 1

]]> 1 50f504f26f9e799ed8b21533d63ec96a Ruth Zirkind joined the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/139249/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:07:50 -0400 0 9523f1af3e5f398fd087c60f4e88b2e6 Ruth Zirkind became a registered member https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/139245/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:07:15 -0400 0