Associate Level Material Critical Analysis Forms Fill out one form for each source. |Source 1 Title and Citation: | |Health Care Reform Is a Disaster for All Americans | |Ferrara, Peter. "Health Care Reform Is a Disaster for All Americans." The Uninsured. Ed. Debra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven | |Press
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The business memo, written to Mr. Hector Fuentes (President, APEU Local No. 121) from Ms. Mary Ford (APEU Director of Human Resources) is in response to Mr. Fuentes request of Ms. Ford to evaluate the state’s proposed option to privatize the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) information systems management function. In order to validate each argument in the memo I will apply the critical thinking model from the book “Asking the Right Questions” by Browne and Keeley (2010). This model is
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Final Project: Comprehensive Argument Analysis The Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center database at the University Library provides a wealth of arguments to which you can apply your critical thinking skills. Find this database by logging into to the Library and selecting the Article Databases—Specialized link. From the results page, scroll down to select the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center link. Resources: Appendix A, Appendix D, and the University Library Due Date: Day 7 [Individual
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Revision for Final Examination Risks of stating the obvious! 1 Format Date of final examination: Thursday 22 September Time: 2 pm (2 hours) This is a closed book examination. Section A Answer True / False questions. (10 marks) Section B Multiple Choice questions (10 marks) Section C Answer short structured questions (15 marks) Short essay type responses (15 marks) 2 Section D How you should prepare Define terms you have
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FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Lecture 1: "Public speaking" social intelligence - is the capacity to effectively negotiate complex social relationships and environments. eloquence - fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. dissensus - difference of opinion publicness - Of, concerning, or affecting the community or the people the polis - the active assembly of citizens empowered to discuss and make public policy civic virtue model vs. civil society model public sphere, society vs. community
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Valid deductive argument: an argument in which assuming the premises are true, it is impossible for the the conclusion to be false, conclusion necessarily follows the premises. Invalid Deductive argument: argument in which the premises are true, it is possible for the argument to be false, conclusion doesn’t necessarily follow the premises. Sound Argument: When an argument is shown to be valid and all premises are true then it is sound. Unsound argument: when an argument is invalid or at least one
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method developed in Asking the Right Questions (Browne & Keeley, 2012 p. 9). As part of this method, systematic evaluation is completed by asking yourself ten different questions that help to identify things such as bias opinions, false statements or fallacies, attitudes, omitted information and even help to identify rival causes for reasons given or evidence used. By using this method of critical thinking, Cliffside Holding Company of Massapequa (CHCM) will have a much more clear perspective as to whether
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Please work your way through the lecture guide that appears below. During the final week of the course, your knowledge of this material will help you to complete the challenging “Critical Thinking Assignment.” So, carefully work your way through this. Best of wishes! --Prof. Hartog Week #14: Critical Thinking Lecture Guide adapted from Moore/Parker by John Hartog 3 points will be awarded with the assumption that you have worked your way through this Lecture Guide in preparation for the
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Ethics Personal assignment 2 “Bush’s Brain; a Documentary about Karl Rove” 1. Background The film I have chosen, Bush’s Brain, though it doesn’t directly link to corporations deals with morals and ethics in a way that can be very easily and clearly related to corporation Canada and business at large. The movie itself centers around a man named Karl Rove; he is a Republican campaign manager, known for getting George W. Bush into office and infamous for his determination and utter disregard
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decision based on the argument______________. A. must be sound B. might be sound C. is strong D. might have a false conclusion The correct answer is: A. 2 2. Identify the fallacy in the following piano store advertisement: Pianos are our only business. You’ll get the best deal at the Piano Experts. A. Ad hominem B. Straw man C. Hasty generalization D. Red herring The correct answer is: D. 3.Which of the following statements describes creativity correctly? A. Only highly intelligent
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