Mapping an Argument The first article chosen was Abortion Is a Form of Genocide by Meredith Eugene Hunt. The issue in this article is “abortion as a form of genocide is accurate by historical and accepted standards of the word’s definition” (Abortion‚ 2010). I highlighted this as the issue because it includes everything the author is trying to prove to the reader. Hunt wants to make it known that she believes abortion is a form of genocide even though the parameters fit loosely. She also points
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Should They Die CRT/205 November‚ 14 2009 Axia College Should They Die Capital punishment has long been on the chopping block within many forums in America. Most in favor will argue‚ when considering the most heinous and wicked of crimes‚ criminals committing these crimes should be put to death. Those opposed will always take the stance that capital punishment is unacceptable in a civilized society in that it is a cruel form of punishment. My stance is one of support for capital punishment
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Influence of Moral Reasoning Focusing on the actions‚ not the abuse‚ select one person involved in this case(Assistant Coach/Athletic Director/State Attorney General/School President‚ etc.) and discuss the following: * What were the actions taken by the person you chose? * What was the impact of those actions? * If you had held the same position‚ what action would you have taken? * How did your moral reasoning impact your decision? Focusing on the actions by the college athletes
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Capstone Checkpoint January 11‚ 2012 CRT/205 Critical Thinking Melissa Bramm In the future‚ how will thinking critically influence the way you * Read? Thinking critically when reading has helped me keep an open mind about what I am reading. I know that when I sit down to read something now that I can’t have a closed mind‚ I have to look at it from every angle that I can. I have learned that I can ask question and try to find the answer in the answer when I am reading. I feel like I
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Spring 2013 / Kleinbart WRT 205: Conversations on Race / Unit 1 Course Calendar This document is essential to your participation in Writing 205‚ so please keep it on hand at all times. The readings listed beneath each calendar date are the readings due for that class session. Please make sure to bring the appropriate texts with you to class in order to allow you to review the readings and analyze them in greater depth. Any written homework assignments will appear on the course calendar
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The Importance of Deductive Reasoning CRT 205 July 1‚ 2012 Deidra Smith The Importance of Deductive Reasoning It is important to understand what is known prior to making a decision because if that is not done you will be making a decision on half the information. You should always know all the points of an argument or story before you come to a conclusion because if that’s not done your decision will not be accurate and will be based on mere speculation. Hearing all important and pertinent
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Part A In the article written by Ronald Alexander‚ he tackles the issue of cyberbullying. He believes and states as one premise for his argument a lack of empathy and compassion is fueling this epidemic. Without a sense of empathy‚ one cannot understand what others are feeling as a result of his or her words or actions. One also cannot be open to feelings‚ ideas and concepts that differ from those he or she holds to be true. Without compassion‚ there is an absence of understanding‚ love‚ appreciation
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Week 8 Knowledge CheckResults Concepts Moral Theories Mastery 100% Questions Score: 11/11 1 2 3 7 8 9 Legal Reasoning 100% 4 5 6 10 11 Concept: Moral Theories Concepts Moral Theories Mastery 100% Questions 1 2 3 7 8 9 1.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on consequences? A. B. C. D. Relativism Deontology Utilitarianism Virtue ethics Correct! Utilitarianism is based on the principle of
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suicide to rollerblading. 4 Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning. I don’t find this source very credible because she writes mainly from opinion and doesn’t back up her statements with facts. 5 Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist‚ explain how you determined this. The author downplays a study in paragraph 3 whit her use of‚ “but” where she discredits a study on negative affects on divorce. 6 Identify and name any fallacies
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1 CORRECT It is generally reasonable to accept an unsupported claim if it does not conflict with your own observations‚ your background knowledge‚ or with other credible claims and if it comes from a credible source that you do not suspect of bias. A) True B) False Feedback: The alternative--to not accept it--is less reasonable. If your friend says‚ "Hey‚ your bus is leaving!" without offering reasons--leaving the claim unsupported--it is wiser to turn around and run for it than
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