02 Oct Writer Choice

43339#1 Watch The Harvesters. Write a 200-300 word abstract that covers the following; ( Must watch The Harvesters)
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Main point of film not included or incorrectly identified.

Main point of film identified but with some lapses in accuracy.

Main point of film correctly identified with little detail to support the claim.

Main point of film correctly identified with clear detail to support the claim.

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Filmmakers’ position not included or incorrect or no evidence provided to support this position.

Filmmakers’ position identified partially with at least one piece of evidence to support the position.

Filmmakers’ position identified accurately with two or three pieces of evidence to support the position.

Filmmakers’ position identified accurately with more than three pieces of evidence to support the position.

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Frequent use of improper language, slang, or non-professional language.

Language is generally appropriate for professional context with several lapses into informality or slang.

Language shows use of formal professional English throughout with only minor lapses of informality and slang.

Language shows proper formal professional English with no lapses of informality or slang.

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Reference for film not included.

Reference for film included, but with substantial errors or formatting issues.

Reference for film included and mainly accurate with some minor formatting errors.

Reference for film included accurately.

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Formatting does not conform to APA standards.

APA formatting is attempted with significant errors or oversights. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling contain frequent errors that can potentially affect the meaning or intent of the writing.

APA format is generally accurate with some inconsistencies in formatting. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are generally accurate with some errors that do not affect overall meaning or intent.

Paper is presented in proper APA format. Paper is presented with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with minimal or no errors.

# 2 Lau, J. Y. F. (2011). Valid and Sound Arguments. Introduction to Critical Thinking & Creativity, 75.
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.
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Assignment submitted but very little content.

Assignment submitted but elements are missing (i.e., differences not identified or missing model or type). Some spelling or grammar errors.

Most parts of assignment are correct – or – some spelling/grammar issues.

All parts of the assignment completed. Spelling and grammar are correct.

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Validity of syllogisms is not correctly identified.

Validity of three of the five arguments is correctly identified.

Validity of four of the five arguments is correctly identified.

Validity of all five arguments is correctly identified.

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Soundness of syllogisms is not correctly identified.

Soundness of three of the five arguments is correctly identified.

Soundness of four of the five arguments is correctly identified.

Soundness of all five arguments is correctly identified.

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Reasons for non-validity and unsoundness not included or incorrectly identified.

Non-validity and unsoundness are identified but reasons are either not included or are unclear.

Non-validity and unsoundness are accurately identified, but reasons lack detail.

Non-validity and unsoundness are accurately identified and clearly explained.

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Frequent use of improper language, slang, or non-professional language.

Language is generally appropriate for professional context with several lapses into informality or slang.

Language shows use of formal professional English throughout with only minor lapses of informality and slang.

Language shows proper formal professional English with no lapses of informality or slang.
#3
In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:

Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to analyze and create a valid argument.
Hubbard, T. L. (2018). Logic and Reasoning. Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
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.
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Assignment submitted but very little content.

Assignment submitted but elements are missing (i.e., differences not identified or missing model or type). Some spelling or grammar errors.

Most parts of assignment are correct – or – some spelling/grammar issues.

All parts of the assignment completed. Spelling and grammar are correct.

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Deductive arguments are not created or are created incorrectly.

One of the deductive arguments is created correctly.

Both deductive arguments are correctly created, but with additional premises or unnecessary wording.

Both deductive arguments are created well and contain two concise premises and one conclusion.

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Inductive argument is not created or is created incorrectly.

Inductive argument is correct but difficult to understand or unclear.

Inductive argument is correctly created, but with additional premises or unnecessary wording.

Inductive argument is created well and contain two concise premises and one conclusion.

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The differences between deductive and inductive arguments are not included or are incorrect.

One difference between deductive and inductive reasoning is included.

Two differences between deductive and inductive reasoning are included.

More than two differences between deductive and inductive reasoning are included.

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Frequent use of improper language, slang, or non-professional language.

Language is generally appropriate for professional context with several lapses into informality or slang.

Language shows use of formal professional English throughout with only minor lapses of informality and slang.

Language shows proper formal professional English with no lapses of informality or slang.

Formatting does not conform to APA standards.

APA formatting is attempted with significant errors or oversights. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling contain frequent errors that can potentially affect the meaning or intent of the writing.

APA format is generally accurate with some inconsistencies in formatting. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are generally accurate with some errors that do not affect overall meaning or intent.

Paper is presented in proper APA format, including citations and references. Paper is presented with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with minimal or no errors.
#4
In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:

Assess fallacious reasoning in advertising, news, and social media.
Kozlowski, D. (n.d.). Commentary: Critical Thinking. Daily Record, The (Rochester, NY).

STEINMETZ, K. (2018). Real News the Fake Crisis: Bots and Propagandists Are Just Part of the Problem. The Bigger Issue Is Your Brain. Time International (South Pacific Edition), 192(7), 22–27.
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.
#5
In this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:

Infer information directly from communication.
How to Read an Ad. (2006). New Internationalist, (393), 6.

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.
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Assignment submitted but very little content.

Assignment submitted but elements are missing (i.e., differences not identified or missing model or type). Some spelling or grammar errors.

Most parts of assignment are correct – or – some spelling/grammar issues.

All parts of the assignment completed. Spelling and grammar are correct.

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Messages of advertising not identified.

Messages of advertising identified, but with little or no detail.

Messages of advertising identified accurately.

Messages of advertising identified accurately and with clear detail.

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Reasons for intended message not included.

One clear reason for the intended message provided.

Two clear reasons for the intended message provided.

More than Two clear reasons for the intended message provided.

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Effectiveness of message not addressed.

Effectiveness of message addressed in a cursory or unclear manner.

Effectiveness of message addressed with some evidence given to support the position.

Effectiveness of message addressed fully with detailed supporting evidence for the position.

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Frequent use of improper language, slang, or non-professional language.

Language is generally appropriate for professional context with several lapses into informality or slang.

Language shows use of formal professional English throughout with only minor lapses of informality and slang.

Language shows proper formal professional English with no lapses of informality or slang.

Not Submitted

Formatting does not conform to APA standards.

APA formatting is attempted with significant errors or oversights. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling contain frequent errors that can potentially affect the meaning or intent of the writing.

APA format is generally accurate with some inconsistencies in formatting. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are generally accurate with some errors that do not affect overall meaning or intent.

Paper is presented in proper APA format. Paper is presented with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with minimal or no errors.
#6
n this module, you will have the opportunity to master the following competency:

Analyze academic and popular publications through various means of assessment
Reznitskaya, A., & Wilkinson, I. A. G. (2017). Truth matters. Phi Delta Kappan, 99(4), 33.
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.
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Assignment submitted but very little content.

Assignment submitted but elements are missing (i.e., differences not identified or missing model or type). Some spelling or grammar errors.

Most parts of assignment are correct – or – some spelling/grammar issues.

All parts of the assignment completed. Spelling and grammar are correct.

Not Submitted

Main point of articles not included or incorrectly identified.

Main point of one article correctly identified.

Main point of both articles correctly identified with little detail to support the claim.

Main point of articles correctly identified with clear detail to support the claim.

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Arguments of the articles are not evaluated or are evaluated incorrectly. Articles are not compared/contrasted.

Arguments of the articles are evaluated with no clear detail to justify the position. Comparison/contrast lacks detail.

Arguments of the articles are evaluated clearly with some detail to justify the position. Comparison/contrast included with some detail.

Arguments of the articles are evaluated clearly with attention to detail to justify the position. Comparison/contrast included with substantial detail.

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No conclusion reached on which article provides a stronger or more compelling argument.

One article is chosen as having a superior argument, but with few or no clear reasons given.

One article is chosen as having a superior argument with clear reasons for the selection provided.

One article is chosen as having a superior argument with clear reasons for the selection provided. Selection shows a good understanding of the arguments of both articles and subtle differences in the positions.

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Frequent use of improper language, slang, or non-professional language.

Language is generally appropriate for professional context with several lapses into informality or slang.

Language shows use of formal professional English throughout with only minor lapses of informality and slang.

Language shows proper formal professional English with no lapses of informality or slang.

Not Submitted

Formatting does not conform to APA standards. References not included.

APA formatting is attempted with significant errors or oversights. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling contain frequent errors that can potentially affect the meaning or intent of the writing. References included, but with substantial errors or formatting issues.

APA format is generally accurate with some inconsistencies in formatting. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are generally accurate with some errors that do not affect overall meaning or intent. References included and mainly accurate with some minor formatting errors.

Paper is presented in proper APA format. Paper is presented with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with minimal or no errors. References included accurately.