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Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 1 Assignment

Deliverable 1 – Film Abstract

Competency

This deliverable will allow you to demonstrate your skill in reading, listening, and writing critically.

Instructions

Watch Internet Research: What’s Credible? Write a 200-300 word abstract that covers the following;

Identifies the main point of the film

Clearly defines the position of the filmmakers on this topic

Presents at least three pieces of clear evidence from the film that lead to this position.

Use APA style for the abstract and include a properly-formatted reference for the film. Grammar and punctuation count.

Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 2 Assignment

Deliverable 2 – Syllogism Analysis

Competency

This deliverable will allow you to demonstrate your ability to clearly discern between valid and invalid arguments.

Instructions

Consider the following arguments

All chickens have feathers.

This animal has feathers.

Therefore, this animal is a chicken.

All chickens are green.

No green birds eat pickles.

Therefore, no chickens eat pickles.

All chickens are mortal.

My pet bird Gilda is a chicken.

Therefore, Gilda is mortal.

All chickens are birds.

All ducks are birds.

Therefore, all chickens are ducks.

Floyd is a rooster.

A rooster is a male chicken.

Therefore, Floyd is a chicken.

In a short (1 page) essay, explain the following:

Which of these syllogisms is valid? Explain why these syllogisms are valid and which are not. For the invalid syllogisms, include the reason(s) for the non-valid structure.

Which of these syllogisms is sound? Explain why these syllogisms are sound and which are not. For the unsound syllogisms, include the reason(s) for the unsound structure.

The discussion of the syllogisms should use proper grammar and formal language and use APA formatting.

Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 3 Assignment

Deliverable 3 – Deductive and Inductive Arguments

Competency

This deliverable will allow you to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to analyze and create valid arguments.

Instructions

Part I: Consider the following definition:

A fruit is the product of a tree or other plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.

A fruit is the reproductive body of a seed plant, generally edible.

Create deductive arguments that demonstrate that a tomato is a fruit and a seedless orange is not a fruit.

Part II: Consider the following facts:

John does not like sliced tomatoes.

John removes cherry tomatoes from any salad he eats.

John dislikes both ketchup and tomato soup.

Create an inductive argument regarding whether or not John will like marinara sauce.

Part III:

In addition to creating the arguments, in a paragraph, explain the differences between deductive and inductive arguments.

Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 4 Assignment

Deliverable 4 – Fallacious Reasoning

Competency

This deliverable will allow you to demonstrate your skill in identifying, analyzing and debunking fallacious arguments.

Instructions

A friend has linked you to the following story on Facebook. The friend is convinced that the story is accurate and would like your opinion on it.

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Read through the linked story and determine:

Why the article is fallacious.

Provide clear evidence why the article is fallacious.

Use APA style for the abstract and include a properly-formatted reference for the article. Grammar and punctuation count.

Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 5 Assignment

Deliverable 5 – Advertisement Analysis

Competency

This deliverable will allow you to demonstrate your skill in inferring information directly from communication.

Instructions

In many cases, advertisers sell particular ideas or images along with the product being advertised. Car advertisements, for instance, may emphasize the status of a particular vehicle, the adventurous or thrilling aspects of driving the car, or the many advanced safety features designed to keep the driver and passengers safe. Others may focus on economy, fuel efficiency, environmental aspects, or reliability. Each of these ideas is intended to make the product being sold more attractive to a particular set of potential customers. This message is intended to become a part of the product’s image and the reason that people buy the product in question.

Choose two of the advertisements from this included collection. For each write 1-2 paragraphs that:

Identify what message the company is trying to deliver.

Give at least two specific reasons for each advertisement why you believe this is the message.

Determine whether or not the message is effective and why.

Use APA formatting throughout. Formal English grammar and punctuation count as well.

Critical Thinking CBA45 Module 6 Assignment

Deliverable 6 – Comparison Essay

Competency

This deliverable will allow you analyze academic publications in various ways.

Instructions

Read both Physician-Assisted Suicide: Finding a Path Forward in a Changing Legal Environment and The Slippery Slope of Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide. In a 2-3 page comparison essay, address the following;

Determine the main point of each article.

Evaluate the arguments of both. Examine where they agree and disagree.

Compare and contrast the two articles. Show where the arguments are similar and where they differ.

Determine which of the two articles makes a stronger case and explain why you have reached this conclusion.