Question:
Watch some children’s television programs and advertising, examine some children’s toys and their packaging, read some children’s books, and listen to some children’s recordings, looking for evidence of sex-role socialization. Write a paper comparing these contemporary influences with those you remember from your own childhood, and discuss the implications of the differences and similarities you find.
Guidelines:
– Papers are to be a minimum of 1500 words double spaced, and in MLA format
– Should be 100% original and A++ writing
– Good overview of material, with a clear
understanding of the content material
– Having an introduction, thesis, and conclusion,
as well as a good flow of ideas
– Correct grammar
Critical Thinking
Final Argument Paper
HUM440: Critical Thinking
· Assignment 1: LASA 2: Final Argument Paper
Using the information from the PowerPoint presentation you created in Module 3, write an Argument Paper that takes a position on the issue you selected. Be sure to include an explanation of the topic, possible viewpoints on the topic, your selected position on the topic, and appropriate evidence to support both your position and that of your possible opponents. Avoid the errors in reasoning that we have studied during the past five weeks by providing your argument in a logically defensible form.
Directions:
1. Provide a summary introduction that succinctly identifies and explains the chosen issue, including key terms.
2. Identify and explain one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
3. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
4. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
5. Next, identify and explain one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
6. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
7. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
8. Critically assess which of the two arguments is superior; defend the judgment by explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical-thinking analysis in reaching this final conclusion.
9. Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Professionally present the position using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Submit your Argument Paper in Microsoft Word document format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
· Assignment 1: LASA 2: Final Argument Paper
Using the information from the PowerPoint presentation you created in Module 3, write an Argument Paper that takes a position on the issue you selected. Be sure to include an explanation of the topic, possible viewpoints on the topic, your selected position on the topic, and appropriate evidence to support both your position and that of your possible opponents. Avoid the errors in reasoning that we have studied during the past five weeks by providing your argument in a logically defensible form.
Directions:
1. Provide a summary introduction that succinctly identifies and explains the chosen issue, including key terms.
2. Identify and explain one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
3. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
4. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
5. Next, identify and explain one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument; either summarize an existing argument or construct an original one.
6. Identify and assess the type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. This will include identifying premises and conclusions.
7. Analyze the evidence by explaining how the evidence logically supports or fails to support the argument’s conclusion, and critically evaluate the argument for any reasoning errors, accurately align the argument with the selected topic, and describe the source of the argument.
8. Critically assess which of the two arguments is superior; defend the judgment by explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical-thinking analysis in reaching this final conclusion.
9. Apply current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Professionally present the position using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Submit your Argument Paper in Microsoft Word document format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Summary Introduction. | 16 |
| Identified and explained one argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue. | 20 |
| Type of evidence offered in support of the argument position. | 20 |
| Analysis and explanation of how the evidence supports or fails to support the corresponding conclusion. | 24 |
| Evaluation of the argument. | 28 |
| Identified and explained one counter argument (pro or con) related to the chosen issue and related to the first argument. | 20 |
| Type of evidence offered in support of the counter argument position. | 20 |
| Analysis and explanation of how the counter argument supports or fails to support the corresponding conclusion.. | 24 |
| Evaluation of counter argument. | 28 |
| Critically assessed which of the two arguments is superior, explaining how and why. Explain the value of critical thinking analysis in this assessment. | 36 |
| Organization. | 16 |
| Usage and Mechanics. | 16 |
| APA. | 24 |
| Style. | 8 |
| Total: | 300 |
Learning and Innovation 4Cs (i.e., communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity)
As educators, knowing about the 21st-century skills is important and being able to recognize the skills within specific examples is an indicator that you truly understand them and how they work in application. In Week One, we discussed the story of Caine and his arcade as a way to explore how culture influences creativity, imagination, and inventiveness. In this discussion, we go a step further by considering 21st-century skills in relation to another inspiring story of creativity, imagination, and inventiveness.
The Landfill Harmonic project showcases the story of a garbage picker, a music teacher, and a group of children from a Paraguayan slum that, out of necessity, started creating instruments entirely out of garbage found in a landfill.
Your reflections on this story will provide a rich backdrop for learning more about the impact that social and cross-cultural skills have on the more academic pursuit of keeping children engaged in learning 21st-century skills. After reviewing this week’s Instructor Guidance material, you will have a good working knowledge of social and cross-cultural skills and will be able to recognize how they might support the learning of 21st-century skills, especially within the Landfill Harmonic project.
Initial Post: View the Landfill Harmonic Amazing and Inspirational (link is below)video about the Landfill Harmonic project, and then view more specific information about the project on the Landfill Harmonic (link is below)website. Next, review the Framework for 21st Century Learning (link is below)web page. Then, create an initial post that addresses the following in at least one paragraph for each:
- Describe the Learning and Innovation 4Cs (i.e., communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) (click on the 4Cs Research Series tab on the right-hand side of the page) as well as Life and Career Skills from the Framework for 21st Century Learning (see item 4 under 21st Century Student Outcomes) that you perceive the students learned and applied as a result of their participation in the Landfill Harmonic project.
- Describe the cultural competencies you perceive were demonstrated by the students in the Landfill Harmonic project (these are summarized in the Instructor Guidance for this week).
- Describe the social factors and attitudes you perceive were needed to initiate the project, including a consideration of the cross-cultural skills that may be necessary for supporters to sustain the Landfill Harmonic project.
http://www.landfillharmonicmovie.com
critical thinking
Critical thinking is an important part of problem solving, decision making, and everyday life. So, what is critical thinking and why is it so important?
Assignment Steps
Prepare a 700-word memo to yourself on critical thinking including the following:
Explain critical thinking.
Provide an example from your personal experience of critical thinking applied to a business decision.
Discuss the importance and benefits of using critical thinking.
Relate the importance and benefits of critical thinking to the example provided.
Discuss ways you might use critical thinking in your current job or chosen career path.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
critical thinking
Watch “TEDTalks: Margaret Heffernan – Dare to Disagree” located in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.(12 min. 53 sec.)
Consider the following while you watch the video: 100 Words
- How can you incorporate or how have you incorporated these concepts into your own decision making?
- Which of the ideas is most helpful for you in your own critical thinking and why?
DISCUSSION 2
- (Chapter 3) This chapter talks about how emotions, wants, and feelings affect our decisions. Should all emotions and feelings be removed from decision making? Why or why not? (Paul & Elder, 2012). 100 wordds
DISCUSSION 3
Throughout this first week, your text asks you to “think about your thinking.” Do you consider yourself a critical thinker today? Why or why not? 100 words
Discussion 4
Discussion 4
Class, what’s your opinion about Facebook information? 100 words
Critical thinking
Provide an example from your own experience where you acted in accordance with one or more of the patterns of irrational or unethical decision making. Explain the egocentrism or sociocentrism, as well as any pathological tendencies of mind, involved in your thought process. How could you have applied the keys to sound decision making to approach the situation more rationally? If you prefer not to discuss your own decision making experience, you may instead discuss someone you know, a historical figure, or a fictional character. Your response should be at least two pages in length and should be typed using 12-point Times New Roman font. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format. The title and reference page do not count towards the two-page minimum.
Critical thinking
1.Critical thinking to the issue of health care.please discuss this issue and your critical thinking about it. Is health care a right for all people? If so, who should pay for it? In essay,after presenting the important parts of this longstanding debate,be sure to state your case as a formal arguments premises that lead to a clear conclusion.please write one page essay .
2.please define confirmation bias.explain the challenges of it and suggest some practical ways,which we as critical thinkera can overcome it.please write one page essay