UNIV 1212: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Spring 2013
Learning Log-week 3
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Resource: Inch, E. S. & Warnick, B. (2010). Chapter 1 and PPT 1 and 2
Date Due: Post on BlackBoard before NEXT WEEK
1. What are the 3 parts of an argument? Explain (5 lines)
Issue (the question)
Conclusion (claim, position, your stand)
Reasons (premises)
2. What are the five barriers to effective critical thinking? Explain (5 lines)
1. Becoming fixated on finding the right answer
2. Sometimes following logic and rules can inhibit our ability to solve issues
3. Being overly practical
4. Avoiding ambiguity at all costs
5. Being Wrong is bad
3. What are the three types of arguments? Give examples. (3 lines) See PPT1
1. Issue about facts
2. Issue about polices
3. Issue about value
4. List the general rules of composing a short argument. Explain them.( 5-10 lines)