Running head: WRITING AN ARGUMENT PAPER Writing an Argument Paper LaQthia Cooks University of Phoenix Management – MGT521 Instructor: Diane Hunt-Wagner August 8‚ 2011 Writing an Argument Paper The Internet contains several encyclopedias and research websites. Some websites are valid‚ credible‚ and reliable whereas‚ other websites are not. This paper represents as an argument of whether Wikipedia online encyclopedia is a valid‚ credible‚ or reliable source of information and
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The Lesson Activities will help you meet these educational goals: 21st Century Skills—You will use critical-thinking skills and effectively communicate your ideas. Directions Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document. _________________________________________________________________________ Self-Checked Activities Write a response for each of these activities. At the end of the lesson‚ click the link on the final screen
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Basic Outline of a Paper The following outline shows a basic format for most academic papers. No matter what length the paper needs to be‚ it should still follow the format of having an introduction‚ body‚ and conclusion. Read over what typically goes in each section of the paper. Use the back of this handout to outline information for your specific paper. I. Introduction The introduction should have some of the following elements‚ depending on the type of paper: Start with an attention
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What is critical thinking? What are some characteristics of critical thinking? Critical thinking is deliberately taking the time to think about ones thinking in order to ultimately improve said thinking. Although this is perhaps an overly simplistic statement‚ it captures the essence of critical thought. Critical thinking is a method of reasoning that starts off with a purpose and identifying a problem; from there‚ possible solutions are posed and as much information as possible is collected‚ assumptions
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Write a mediated argument paper on one of the following topics: Hate Crime Laws Toys for tots (Barbie‚ etc.) Smoking (Tobacco) Rudeness (modern manners) Make sure you have the following in your essay: -intro that defines and explains the issue -discussion of both positions on the issue; be impartial here -discussion of ideas shared by both sides; common ground -solution that considers the interests of both sides -conclusion Note: Please‚ refer to‚ at least‚ four sources in your paper: two
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in education or social status‚ one might quickly dismiss the stigmatization in relation to music as negligible. However‚ it is important to note the repercussions of gender associations in music as a hint of the sexist undertones present in society. The research paper published by Abeles (2009) opines that despite the advances within society to break gender boundaries‚ the choice of instruments among adolescent musicians are continually in line with gender associations of the instruments. Using
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CIT 491 Individual Assessed Activity: Critical thinking – argument analysis Fall 2014 CIT491 Research Methods Individual Assessed Activity: Critical thinking – argument analysis Affirmative action or positive discrimination is a policy or a program promoting the representation of a group who have traditionally been discriminated against‚ (such as an ethnic minority or women) with the aim of creating a more equal society. This typically focuses on education and employment. There is much debate concerning
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Critical and Creative Thinking COM/600 2013 Critical and Creative Thinking Critical thinking is an important and valuable skill to have. Critical thinking affects both your professional lifestyle as well as your personal lifestyle. Critical thinkers should encompass skills needed to thoroughly analyze all the variables in a problem. During critical thinking‚ decisions should be based upon logic‚ and relevant and accurate data. Problem-solving and decision making is part of our everyday
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The SMD Critical Appraisal Check List for Research Papers (50 marks) You will be expected to provide a short detailed answer to each question. Yes or No are not sufficient This may need a literature search to establish the use of any reference used by the authors of this research paper. It is essential to use the format of this checklist to facilitate marking. The potential marks for each question are in brackets. 1) Give the full citation of the paper (1) Kunchur‚ Ranjit‚ Allan Need‚ Toby Hughes
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Justice System Position Paper Dorothy Brockington University Of Phoenix Introduction to Juvenile Justice Timothy Cariker March 5‚ 2011 Justice system position paper The purpose of this paper is to state my belief that juveniles should and
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