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 200-250 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 200-250 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…500-550 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…500-550 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 CO2 = P * S * E * C What is the claim? What are the premises? Inductive or deductive?

Σ CO2 = P * S * E * C What is the claim? C must go to zero.

What are the premises?1. Σ CO2 = P * S * E * C

2. P cannot go to zero. 3. S cannot go to zero. 4. E cannot go to zero.5. Σ CO2 must go to zero.

Therefore, C must go to zero. Inductive or deductive?

Σ CO2 = P * S * E * C What is the claim? C must go to zero.

What are the premises?1. Σ CO2 = P * S * E * C

2. P cannot go to zero. 3. S cannot go to zero. 4. E cannot go to zero.5. Σ CO2 must go to zero.

Therefore, C must go to zero. deductive?

What is a miracle?

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

[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.