1. SUBMISSION THREE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TENTATIVE CONCLUSION

2. A Reminded on Paper 2 Approximately 15-20 pages long Works Cited Appendix(ces) Correct MLA form throughout Style – In accordance with Capstone guidelines – Polished, proofed DUE: in class March 11th

3. THREE SECTIONS Critical Thinking Moral Reasoning Tentative solution

4. Part I: CRITICAL THINKING: Analysis of argumentation and Evidence Requires THINKING Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of each side’s body of argumentation – Each argument and related evidence – Evaluate their arguments, not your own! Think of each major argument as a question needed to answer – Is Casino Gambling a good source of Revenue – Will high speed rail get people to switch from cars

5. How to identify a weak argument Does any real policymaker support this argument Is it supported with valid, current data Is it deceptive or fallacious

6. Decide Who wins the argument Take a stand on who “wins” each argument Which side’s argument is more substantial and complete Make certain you review EACH MAJOR ARGUMENT you discussed in Submission 2 – Do not create new arguments, or leave important arguments on the table

7. Example Regarding the issue of personhood, the conservatives argue…, while the liberals argue…. The liberals’ strength in terms of their argumentation is…Their weaknesses are… The conservatives’ strengths are…Their weaknesses are…In summary, the (winning side) have stronger arguments regarding the issue of personhood.

8. MORAL REASONING Part II

9. MORAL REASONING Value-laden, i.e., ethical, perspective Based on Ruggiero method

10. Real Policymaking does not examine the moral reasoning model, but your Capstone Paper Must!

11. Moral reasoning requirements Obligations (of each side) Values (held by each side) – Main values (intro) – Prioritized list (Sub Two) – Thorough discussion (Sub Three) Consequences (potentially coming from position) Foundational normative principles (supporting case) – Other normative principles (supporting case)

12. Moral Reasoning You did this in American Dilemmas Make certain you hit all the points The Handbook is good on this section

13. TENTATIVE SOLUTION PART III

14. TENTATIVE CONCLUSION Your answer to the thesis question You must take a stand, i.e., answer the question – Note reservations, if you have any Support your position

15. Support for your conclusion Critical Thinking perspective – Refer back to “strengths and weaknesses” analysis – Develop your own argumentation Moral reasoning perspective – Refer back to moral reasoning analysis – Develop your own moral reasoning Obligations, values, consequences Normative principles that support your conclusion

16. Creating your own solution I strongly advise against this With limited policy and political expertise, you are setting yourself up for failure Use something real.

17. TENTATIVE SOLUTION How you would solve the social problems identified in the beginning of the paper Options – Content will vary depending on your solution Accept the option in the thesis sentence Reject the option in the thesis sentence Modify the option in the thesis sentence Your practical plan – Economic – Social – Political

18. Mechanics 6-8 pages long (estimate only) Critical thinking = 3 pages Moral reasoning = 3 pages Conclusion/solution = 1 pages Works Cited as needed Writing = as perfect as you can make it MLA format = as perfect as possible

19. THE GOOD NEWS Due Thursday, April 1st Course is downhill from there!