Ashford 5: – Week 4 – Assignment

                 

Evaluate an Argument 

Please read the instructions below for information on how to complete this assignment.
 

For a list of resources that are specific to this assignment, please utilize the “Resources Tab” located below.
 

If you feel that you need help with any of the main topics for this week, please revisit the Practice Activities located in the Weekly Overview.  Assignment  Resources 

Choose an argument that you found online (you may utilize an argument from a video posted online, a blog, a news source, a political website, or any other resource that will allow you to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the assignment). You may also select from this week’s relevant recommended resources.
 

Once you have selected your source, you will then evaluate the argument being presented in the source in an essay of 400 words. In your evaluation: Identify the issue, the premises, and conclusions of      the argument.  Determine whether the argument is sound or unsound      (deductive), valid or invalid (deductive), or strong or weak (inductive).  Explain why you have chosen to label it as sound or      unsound, valid or invalid, and/or strong or weak. 

 Use the “Steps for evaluating an argument” template for assistance with structuring your evaluation; however, you should construct and submit your evaluation in an essay format. Do not merely turn in a bulleted outline.
 

The essay must be 400 words in length, excluding title and reference pages, and formatted according to APA style. For information regarding APA formatting, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course. The only required resource for this assignment is the media object or written work you analyze. This should be the piece that you primarily use to complete this assignment. Secondary sources are welcome but not necessary, and they should not be used in place of the argument piece you analyze.
 

The Ashford Writing Center (AWC)  has two kinds of tutoring available to you. Live Chat – If you have writing-related questions about a topic      before you draft a discussion post or submit a written assignment, you      will now be able to chat live with a tutor for a short (up to 20 minute)      conversation. Live Chat will be available Monday through Friday from      10:00-11:00 am and 4:00-5:00 pm (PST). AWC Live Chat Email Paper Review – If you have a draft, partial draft, or even if      you’re having trouble getting started, you can complete a submission form      and email your paper to the AWC for review.  Writing Tutors will do their best to return your paper       with their comments within 48 hours, not including Saturdays and Sundays.       Please plan accordingly if you would like to receive feedback before an       assignment due date. AWC Email Paper Review

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
 

Late Policy: Written assignments (essays, journals, presentations) are due on the specified days in the course. Written assignments will be subject to a late penalty of up to 10% per day up to three days late. If written assignments are submitted after 72 hours past the due date, instructors can give a penalty up to and including a grade of 0 for the assignment.

Weekly Terms

The following terms are valuable and should be committed to memory. Deductive  Hoax  Inductive  Logical fallacy  Sound  Strong  Valid

QNT 273 Week 2 Team Assignment Misleading Graphs Paper and Presentation

Write  a 700- to 1,050-word essay explaining the content of the video based on your assigned sociological theoretical approach.

·          Prepare an introduction that identifies the major social institutions in society and why they are important.

·          Describe each video and the social institutions they address.

·          Explain the functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives on the family, religion and education. Which perspective does each film use to discuss the institution? Explain specific examples from the videos from the viewpoint of the designated theoretical approach.

·          Provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of the essay and describes how these institutions have influenced you.

Format  your essay consistent with APA guidelines.

 

  

Ashford 4: – Week 3 – Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 

     

Use-Case   Modeling

What is the relationship of use-case modeling to project management? Why is this important? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Outline any changes you would make to your original theory in the Week One Personal Criminological Theory assignment, based on your learning during this course.

List changes in bulleted format.

Provide theoretical support where needed.

Provide APA citations and reference page consistent with APA guidelines.