Eng 122 wk3 guidance

Eng 122 wk3 guidance

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  WEEK 3 GUIDANCE You’veread a ton of material, conducted ongoing research, developed a thesis statement, identified topic sentences, and crafted an argument using claims, evidence, and rebuttals. You’ve also been actively engaged in a writers’ workshop in our discussions. Be sure to spend some time in the gradebook before proceeding. I have given you important feedback that will help you learn and succeed. Opening Questions Please think about these questions as you review this week’s course materials. You may be asked to provide your answers in our weekly discussions and workshops. • Can you describe logic and fallacy? • What purpose does a paper’s conclusion serve? • How can a syllogism build logical arguments and avoid fallacies?
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  ELABORATION Argument: Using Logicand Avoiding Fallacy ● Is your rebuttal strong enough to refute your counterargument? ● How do ethos, pathos and logos unfold in your writing? Remember that constructing a valid argument requires the use of logic. Errors in logic are referred to as fallacies. Analyze your own proposed argument structure and take notes on why the argument seems valid. If the argument is not valid, identify errors or omissions and revise accordingly. Ask the following questions in order to determine the validity of your argument.
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  Think about thestructure of your argument as you read The Language of Logic in our Logic and Fallacy handout. Which approaches will be best-suited to your specific argument? Be sure that you understand the purpose of the premise, conclusion, argument, syllogism, induction and deduction. As you proofread for logic, fallacies and evidence, take a few moments to visit “Using Logic” in Purdue’s Online Writing Lab. Argument: Using Logic and Avoiding Fallacy “Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” --E.L. Doctorow
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  Remember to check yourunderstanding of • premise • conclusion • argument • syllogism • induction • deduction Logic Fallacies Errors in reasoning or connecting ideas are known as logic fallacies. As a writer, it is important to not only avoid logical errors in your own writing, but also recognize them in the opinions and arguments of others. This is especially important as you engage in research and select your sources (“Avoiding Fallacies”). Following are some common logic fallacies: • Ad hominem – This fallacy is a direct or indirect attack on a person. It is also known as ‘name-calling.’ Example: Mary can’t choose the costumes for the play, just look at her ridiculous outfit! • Celebrity appeal/bandwagon - With this fallacy, a premise is implied as one that should be agreed with because it is endorsed by a well-known person or a majority agrees with the premise. If it’s good enough for Elvis, it’s good enough for me!
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  Fallacies are defects thatweaken arguments. Being able to recognize fallacies can help you avoid the fallacy pitfall in your own writing! Logic Fallacies (Continued) • Either/or reasoning - This fallacy assumes that an issue only has one cause or solution. The only way to curb violence in our schools is to ban violent video games. • Slippery slope– This fallacy assumes that because one minor fact is true, then a larger premise must be too, without any further proof. Mayor Green voted to raise taxes, so he will always raise taxes. • Ad populum- Rather than an argument based on facts from reliable sources, this fallacy bases its argument on emotional appeals. Professor Bloom’s test was extremely unfair. Just ask anyone who took it!
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  Logic Fallacies (Continued) •Circular reasoning – This fallacy restates the problem itself as a cause of the problem. There are not enough seats because there are too many students. • Ideological reasoning – The use of cultural, religious, or moral values to prove a position. While there is nothing wrong with making personal judgments, you should avoid making ideological reasons the foundation of your argument. Remember, your audience might not share your ideological views. Now that you’ve learned about some logic fallacies to avoid in your writing, put your knowledge to the test by completing the Avoiding Fallacies Quiz. Click on the link below. • AVOIDING FALLACIES QUIZ
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  Drafting: Concluding Your Paper Youhave developed a thesis statement to introduce the argument. You have outlined your paper. Now, how will you bring it to an end? Conclusions are often an afterthought and are written when a student is burned out, tired, and careless. A sloppy conclusion will leave your reader with a feeling of dissatisfaction. Do you want your audience to get engaged in your paper, only to be disappointed at the last moment? Your introduction and conclusion must be as well-developed as all other paragraphs in your paper. Review the Ashford Writing Center’s recommendations for writing an effective paragraph. Then, consider the function of the conclusion You are reminding your reader of the topics, evidence and research that supports your overall claim. You are, in part, summarizing your own paper.
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  Drafting: Concluding Your Paper Takea good look at your outline before drafting your conclusion. Ask yourself the following questions: • Which topics are most essential? • What does your reader need to remember about your argument? Next, review your thesis statement. You will need to create a similar, but different statement for your conclusion. • How can you restate this information in a new way? “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” –Benjamin Franklin
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  Review: APA Style WHATIS A CITATION? • A citation is a short, in-text notation that identifies the source of the information. It must always give the last name of the author along with the year of publication. If the information is a direct quote, the citation must also include a page number or paragraph number where the quote can be found. • AWC in-text citation guide WHAT IS A REFERENCE? • A reference is a full description of a source used in a paper. It must contain all of the identifiable information required by APA. This includes web location, publication information, and so on. • A citation is an abbreviated notation that corresponds to a full reference. • AWC references list
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  WHAT IS AQUOTE? • A quote is information presented in someone else’s original format. • A quote must be identified through punctuation (quotation marks) and proper citation (including the page number or paragraph number). If punctuation or citations are missing, the result is plagiarism. • A quote must be integrated into the text and not randomly placed in the paper. • AWC guidelines for quoting sources Additional questions? Please post them in the Ask Your Instructor forum!
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  Overview of Assignments Discussingthe Use of Syllogisms and a Peer Review Session Our first discussion will be focused on the development of logic through syllogisms. After reading the textbook and “An Introduction to Logic and Syllogisms” document, view the “Categorical Syllogisms” video and then submit a well- written syllogism or two. The subject should relate to your final paper so you can use the information while writing your draft. Be sure to review the work of others, responding whenever appropriate. Your two “best” responses to classmates will be graded while all others will add to the conversation and help you to learn more about syllogisms, logic, and fallacy.
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  Discussing the Useof Syllogisms and a Peer Review Session Our second formal discussion is set up for a workshop with the opportunity for a peer review session. This week, you’ll share your “closing argument.” Present your conclusion draft and share your experience writing it. Once you’ve posted your work, you will have the opportunity to receive feedback from the class. Your classmates will help you refine your conclusion, improve your writing, and more. In turn, you will help them.
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  Week Three Quiz Youwill need to complete the quiz by Monday, Day 7. Before you attempt the quiz, be sure you have read all the course materials, viewed the media, and completed the activities/tutorials. You may attempt the quiz up to three times. The quiz will assess your knowledge of the Ashford Writing Center, APA citations and style (APA Essay Checklist for Students), grammar (20 Common Writing Errors), avoiding fallacies in argument, and other topics covered in this week’s required readings.
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  Writing: The FirstRough Draft This week, you will gather all of your work and write a working draft of your paper. This means using your best writing skills, clearest grammar, correct spelling, and thoughtful argumentation in a cohesive essay. Then, we will have two weeks to revise, proofread, and make it perfect. Your rough draft will be graded a bit differently than previous assignments. The grade is not very important. The most important information in the gradebook will be my feedback. Your rough draft should be good, but it will not be perfect. It does not have to be perfect. You will be expected to read all of my feedback and incorporate it into your revisions. You should also consider the information and advice presented by your classmates in our discussions.
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  Writing: The FirstRough Draft Be sure to use full, formal APA formatting and citation style in your draft. This will give me an opportunity to review your APA style and provide accurate and appropriate feedback. If you need extra feedback before submitting your draft, please contact our tutoring staff in the Ashford Writing Center. They offer tutoring and paper review services at no cost to you. I highly recommend their services for the remaining weeks of class. To reach a tutor, use the classroom link at Learning Resources>Writing Center. You must be logged in to class to gain access to tutoring services.
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  Additional Resources Weblinks, Videos, Articles,and More. • Using Logic. Purdue OWL. Document located at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/reso urce/659/02/ • Logical fallacies. Purdue OWL. Document located at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/reso urce/659/03/ • Deductive and Inductive Arguments. Video located at https://youtu.be/BwtCScUoL_w • Premises and Conclusions. Video located at https://youtu.be/OpNoCmNtP5c
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  Week Three AssignmentSchedule ACTIVITY DUE DATE FORMAT Using Syllogisms to Avoid Fallacy Day 3 Discussion Respond to a minimum of two classmates’ postings Day 7 Writing Your Conclusion Workshop Day 3 Discussion Respond to a minimum of two classmates’ postings Day 7 Week Three Quiz Day 7 Quiz Final Research Paper Rough Draft Day 7 Assignment
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  Final Thoughts Be sureto follow the guidelines and expectations for your Week 3 assignments as outlined in the Student Course Guide and in the Week 3 section in the left navigation panel of the course. Remember, you have three tutoring services available: Paper Review, Live Chat, and Tutor e- mail. Click on the Writing Center (AWC) tab in the left-navigation menu to learn more about these tutoring options and how to get help with your writing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can post a question in the “Ask Your Instructor” discussion forum or send me an e-mail. I’m looking forward to our discussions this week and reading your rough drafts! Special thanks to Aimée Garten and Caroline Morrell of Ashford University for their support and contributions to this guidance
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  References Aristotle. (n.d.). Aristotlequotes. Retrieved from http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/aristotle383912.html Avoiding fallacies. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cliffsnotes.com/writing/writing/how-to-begin-a-writing- assignment/avoiding-fallacies DeWald, A. (2013, August 23). Episode 1.3: Deductive and inductive arguments [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/BwtCScUoL_w DeWald, A. (2013, August 24). Episode 1.4: Premises and conclusions [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/OpNoCmNtP5c Doctorow, E. L. (n.d.). Writing quotes. Retrieved from http://www.brainyquote.com/ quotes/quotes/n/neilarmstr363175.html Franklin, B. (n.d.) Benjamin franklin quotes. Retrieved from http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/benjaminfr133951.html Purdue OWL. (n.d.). Logical fallacies. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/03/ Purdue OWL. (n.d.). Using logic. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/02/ Quiz: Avoiding fallacies. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cliffsnotes.com/writing/writing/how-to-begin-a-writing- assignment/quiz-avoiding-fallacies