Evaluating Career Arguments
Title Examining Different Arguments Related to the Choice of a Career
Assessment Part A: Critically Evaluating an Argument
Build your mindmap.
Arts and Sciences (Advantage): Lots of flexibility in career choices: Logically Sound
Arts and Sciences (Disadvantage): Leads to a career in food service - 'Do you want fries with that?': Irrational Appeal
Education (Advantage): The best way to make a difference in the world: Logically Sound
Education (Disadvantage): Guaranteed low paying job: Shifting the Burden of Proof
Nursing (Advantage): People always will need nurses: Logically Sound
Nursing (Disadvantage): Too much schooling (according to Theo, the Law student): Shifting the Burden of Proof
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(Advantage): No other degree concentration is as innovative (according to Grace): Shifting the Burden of Proof
Information Systems and Technology (Disadvantage): Too limited in scope for much advancement in business situation (according to Ritesh): Logically Sound
Business (Advantage): Infinite career options (according to Ritesh): Logically Sound
Business (Disadvantage): Boring work, stuck behind a desk all day: Shifting the Burden of Proof
Health and Human Services (Advantage): All the benefits of Arts and Sciences, but vastly more focused and relevant: Oversimplifying
Health and Human Services (Disadvantage): Job options are all in very un-creative fields.: Double Standard
Assessment Part B: Articulating the Steps Involved in Evaluating an Argument
Write out the two most compelling arguments you heard that affected your decision.
Next, list one that you heard that had a big logical error in it, but which you still thought was important.
In the IT field, thre is not only a lot of opportunities there, from web design, to business systems and technology. There is also a huge demand in that field. The pay range also starts off at a pretty good level.
One ofthe arguments I heard is that since I would start at an entry level position, there is a good possibility that I would not get the hours that I am looking for.
Were there any errors in truth with that argument? Describe what those errors were, and what made them errors.
There were some errors in that truth. There might not be such a high demand in my area that I live in. If I were to live in a very desolate area with little businesses, there might not be as much opportunity as others may
have.
What about errors of validity? Remember, these are errors in reasoning – and they're a little harder to understand! Tell me if there are any errors of validity in this argument.
I didn't think that there were really any errors in the validity of the argument, however, there are some things that might not be considered valid by some. For instance, this field might not be for everyone. Some people might find some enjoyment in it, while others might not like it at all.
Revise the argument so that it removes all errors. Restate it in a way that is logically sound.
The field can be very promising, allowing you to have the opportunity to make good money. Also, most of the time, there are a high demand for employment, but it also depends on where you are looking for work. Take a look at all of what the job entails, because it might be for you, even though I enjoy it.
Take a little more time on this one. What it was that led you to choose this degree concentration. Describe both about how you evaluated the arguments and also about what you valued most.
I think that the most important point made in these arguments is which field I would enjoy the most. If I have a passion for technological services, then this is probably a good field for me. Also, if the pay scale is accurate, that is a great start at entry level.
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Assessment Part A: Critically Evaluating an Argument
Build your mindmap.
Arts and Sciences (Advantage): Lots of flexibility in career choices: Logically Sound
Arts and Sciences (Disadvantage): Leads to a career in food service - 'Do you want fries with that?': Irrational Appeal
Education (Advantage): The best way to make a difference in the world: Logically Sound
Education (Disadvantage): Guaranteed low paying job: Shifting the Burden of Proof
Nursing (Advantage): People always will need nurses: Logically Sound
Nursing (Disadvantage): Too much schooling (according to Theo, the Law student): Shifting the Burden of Proof
Information Systems and Technology …show more content…
(Advantage): No other degree concentration is as innovative (according to Grace): Shifting the Burden of Proof
Information Systems and Technology (Disadvantage): Too limited in scope for much advancement in business situation (according to Ritesh): Logically Sound
Business (Advantage): Infinite career options (according to Ritesh): Logically Sound
Business (Disadvantage): Boring work, stuck behind a desk all day: Shifting the Burden of Proof
Health and Human Services (Advantage): All the benefits of Arts and Sciences, but vastly more focused and relevant: Oversimplifying
Health and Human Services (Disadvantage): Job options are all in very un-creative fields.: Double Standard
Assessment Part B: Articulating the Steps Involved in Evaluating an Argument
Write out the two most compelling arguments you heard that affected your decision.
Next, list one that you heard that had a big logical error in it, but which you still thought was important.
In the IT field, thre is not only a lot of opportunities there, from web design, to business systems and technology. There is also a huge demand in that field. The pay range also starts off at a pretty good level.
One ofthe arguments I heard is that since I would start at an entry level position, there is a good possibility that I would not get the hours that I am looking for.
Were there any errors in truth with that argument? Describe what those errors were, and what made them errors.
There were some errors in that truth. There might not be such a high demand in my area that I live in. If I were to live in a very desolate area with little businesses, there might not be as much opportunity as others may
have.
What about errors of validity? Remember, these are errors in reasoning – and they're a little harder to understand! Tell me if there are any errors of validity in this argument.
I didn't think that there were really any errors in the validity of the argument, however, there are some things that might not be considered valid by some. For instance, this field might not be for everyone. Some people might find some enjoyment in it, while others might not like it at all.
Revise the argument so that it removes all errors. Restate it in a way that is logically sound.
The field can be very promising, allowing you to have the opportunity to make good money. Also, most of the time, there are a high demand for employment, but it also depends on where you are looking for work. Take a look at all of what the job entails, because it might be for you, even though I enjoy it.
Take a little more time on this one. What it was that led you to choose this degree concentration. Describe both about how you evaluated the arguments and also about what you valued most.
I think that the most important point made in these arguments is which field I would enjoy the most. If I have a passion for technological services, then this is probably a good field for me. Also, if the pay scale is accurate, that is a great start at entry level.
© 2011 Toolwire, Inc. All rights reserved.