2 September. Evaluating Evidence  Note well: these samples are not models; they only serve to stimulate discussion.  Look at Activity C from tutorial.

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2 September

Evaluating Evidence  Note well: these samples are not models; they only serve to stimulate discussion.  Look at Activity C from tutorial 5, paragraphs A and B. Discuss in a small group.

Inductive Arguments and Statistical Evidence  Look at the questions from Diestler (1998). Then evaluate the four claims on page 12.

Questions for inductive reasoning How can you explain this poll?

Section A (No marks awarded) Identify the main parts of the writer’s argument (main claim, key arguments, premises and evidence) through a graphic representation.

Section B (20 marks) Write a word summary of the writer's argument  Correctly identifies the writer’s main claim and key arguments/claims.  Identifies all of the relationships between the main claim and key arguments.  a clear relational pattern between ideas … effective use of transition markers to link ideas.  Uses appropriate reporting verbs.  See the rubric for more details

Section B (20 marks) Write a word summary of the writer's argument  Correctly identifies the writer’s main claim and key arguments/claims.  Identifies all of the relationships between the main claim and key arguments.  a clear relational pattern between ideas … effective use of transition markers to link ideas.  Uses appropriate reporting verbs.  See the rubric for more details

Section C  paraphrase and evaluate ONE key argument used by the writer to support his main claim  You should identify the form of the argument, state a well-articulated thesis on the quality of the argument (weak or strong) and defend your evaluation with reasons… words…TWO sources…Reference List at the end of your paper.

Section C  paraphrase and evaluate ONE key argument used by the writer to support his main claim  You should identify the form of the argument, state a well-articulated thesis on the quality of the argument (weak or strong) and defend your evaluation with reasons… words…TWO sources…Reference List at the end of your paper.

Section C  The identification of a key argument is complete: all premises and evidence were identified.  Correctly identifies the form of the argument and effectively applies the understanding of the criteria for a sound deductive argument or a strong inductive argument to the evaluation of the key argument.  states a clear position on the quality of the key argument  See the rubric for more details

Section C  The identification of a key argument is complete: all premises and evidence were identified.  Correctly identifies the form of the argument and effectively applies the understanding of the criteria for a sound deductive argument or a strong inductive argument to the evaluation of the key argument.  states a clear position on the quality of the key argument  See the rubric for more details

How to structure Assignment 1?  Discuss in a small group:  How many paragraphs in each section?  Will you have a thesis statement?  How many topic sentences?  What will be the content of each paragraph in section C?  For section C, where will you put the key argument and premises?

Σ CO 2 = P * S * E * C  What is the claim?  What are the premises?  Inductive or deductive?

Σ CO 2 = P * S * E * C  What is the claim? C must go to zero.  What are the premises? 1. Σ CO 2 = P * S * E * C 2. P cannot go to zero. 3. S cannot go to zero. 4. E cannot go to zero. 5. Σ CO 2 must go to zero. Therefore, C must go to zero.  Inductive or deductive?

Σ CO 2 = P * S * E * C  What is the claim? C must go to zero.  What are the premises? 1. Σ CO 2 = P * S * E * C 2. P cannot go to zero. 3. S cannot go to zero. 4. E cannot go to zero. 5. Σ CO 2 must go to zero. Therefore, C must go to zero.  deductive?

What is a miracle?

 [countable] an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God -- synonym wonder wonder  [singular] (informal) a lucky thing that happens that you did not expect or think was possible  an economic miracle  It’s a miracle (that) nobody was killed in the crash.  It would take a miracle to make this business profitable.  a miracle cure

What is a miracle?  How does Gates use the term miracle?  How is this different from Hutson’s use of superstition?

For next time  You will be choosing your teams for Assignment 2 on Monday (3 per team)  For tutorial 7, following the three steps of Assignment 1, analyze “In Defense of Superstition”. Bring two printed copies of your draft to class. Note well: your tutor cannot give you specific feedback on your actual Assignment 1 draft.