Functional Roles of Group Members Task Roles 1. Initiator/Contributor Contributes ideas and suggestions; proposes solutions and decisions; proposes new ideas or states old ideas in a novel fashion. 2. Information Seeker Asks for clarification of comments in terms of their factual adequacy; asks for information or facts relevant to the problem; suggests information is needed before making decisions. 3. Information Giver Offers facts or generalizations that may relate
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I try to maintain the view of a skeptic as a constant guard against making poor decisions about sexual activity. I consider this a critical thinking tool that allows me to better analyze the situation from both side of the issue. What will happen if I do this? What will happen if I don't do that? I also try to hold my own center without letting any ones else's views sway my opinion. In out society, peer pressure is always a strong factor in making sexual decisions. It is important to
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Research Process and Terminology Paper Tomanika Nicholson December 12, 2012 CJA/334 Christopher Franks Research Process and Terminology Paper Introduction This essay will discuss four main topics, which are terminology I learned for the reading, how will the terminology and knowledge apply to a career in criminal justice, how can the knowing proper terminology affect me as I conduct criminal justice research and how will knowing these terms be an asset to me when evaluating and analyzing
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Logos: Appeal based on reason or logic. Logical reasons or examples/the logic used to support a claim (induction and deduction); can also be the facts and statistics used to help support the argument. Juror 8: • asked the jurors to discuss this for just an hour; won’t “send a boy off to die without talking about it first” • made each small point of his persuasion very easy to accept and as logical as possible so none of the rest could easily object to it Juror 4: • a stockbroker who refuses
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Elements of Thought In the WMD Report HLS-355 October 20, 2012 Applying the 8 Elements of Thought In the WMD Report 2 There are eight elements of thought that are used when analyzing a document. These “Eight basic structures are present in all thinking: Whenever we think, we think for a purpose within a point of view based on assumptions leading to implications and consequences. We use concepts, ideas and theories to interpret data, facts, and experiences in order to answer questions, solve problems
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Critical thinking is about being skeptical or questioning about statements, propositions, information or norms. Introduction In critical thinking, one is challenged to question the thoughts, statements and information put forth by others. In order to exercise healthy critical thinking, one must be able to differentiate between a claim and an argument. A claim is a statement of thought put forth by the other individual, group of people or organization. On the other hand, an argument is a wholesome
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Toulim Model David Buckley HU1440: Rhetoric in Contemporary Culture 07/28/2013 ITT Technical Institute Richard Kmetz Toulim Model The claim in this article is that there isn’t the need any more to teach kids farm Chores. The Qualifier for this article is that the need to teach children about farming chores has long since passed based upon the number of farms that are actually in existence today. The Grounds given by the author is that with the world as connected and diverse as it is the
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Unit 5 Midterm Project By: Taria Davis CJ220: Intro to Criminal Intelligence Analysis Professor Chet Effler August 18, 2012 CityPlus Insurance has several injured parties that are seeing a specific group of chiropractors. These parties are claiming to have soft tissue injuries. CityPlus would like for us to investigate these claims because they believe them to be fraudulent. CityPlus has already done most of the fact finding on this case for us. This will be a big help when the
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learned that my top three competencies are adapting to change, cooperating, and adhering to values. My two lowest competencies were strategizing and organizing. Knowing theses personal competencies is important to the way that I can improve my critical thinking skills because it gives me a base outline of the areas that I should be attentive to. For example, one of my strengths is adapting to change. I feel that it is important for people to remain open minded when looking at a subject critically. Many
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Module 1/Week 1 Lecture I. Thinking Critically About One Issue in Education… and Taking a Position Now that you’ve discussed the benefits of Critical Thinking in general (to help you consider all sides of an argument to better support your own position on a topic), let’s get started on developing your thesis (claim) and reasons (support) for Essay #1, on the larger issue of “College Education.” First, carefully read and review the essays in “Casebook 1” in your Current Issues and Enduring
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