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D265 Task 1 Template

The document is a template for evaluating a case study as part of D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically. It guides the user through various sections including identifying premises and conclusions, determining the type of argument, assessing validity and reliability, mapping the argument, and identifying biases and fallacies. The template emphasizes the importance of original writing and provides references to course materials for assistance.

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D265 Task 1 Template

The document is a template for evaluating a case study as part of D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically. It guides the user through various sections including identifying premises and conclusions, determining the type of argument, assessing validity and reliability, mapping the argument, and identifying biases and fallacies. The template emphasizes the importance of original writing and provides references to course materials for assistance.

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D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template

D265 Task 1 Template


Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.

Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.

For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.

No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.

Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion


of an argument from your selected case study below.
Premise(s) and
Conclusion
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.

In the box below, please describe whether the


argument is deductive or inductive.
Deductive/
Inductive
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.

Validity/ In the box below, please describe the argument.


Strength
For a deductive argument, explain whether it is valid or
invalid.

For an inductive argument, explain whether it is strong


or weak.

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D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template

Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with


this task aspect.

Please provide a map of the argument in the box


below. Provide numbered circles to identify the
propositions (premises and conclusion) and arrows to
show support.
Map
See Section 4, Lesson 4 in the course of study to
understand argument mapping and see examples.

See “How To Create/Draw an Argument Map” in the


Supporting Document section.

In the box below, please identify a source of


information from your case study.
Information
Source
Review Section 2 in the course for help with this task
aspect.

Please describe below whether the identified source of


information is reliable.
Reliability
Review Section 2 in the course for help with this task
aspect.

Bias In the box below, please identify a source of bias within


the case study.

Review Section 3 in the course for help with this task

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aspect.

Please describe below how this bias may impact the


argument.
Bias Impact
Review Section 3 in the course for help with this task
aspect.

In the box below, provide the specific name of at least


one fallacy used within your case study.
Fallacy Name
Review Section 4, Lessons 1-3 in the course for help
with this task aspect.

Summarize below how the identified fallacy is used in


an argument from the case study.
Fallacy
Review Section 4, Lessons 1-3 in the course for help
with this task aspect.

If you have summarized, paraphrased, or quoted any


sources beyond the case study and learning resource,
please provide complete reference information for your
Sources
source(s), including author, date, title, and URL.

Review the Sources rubric row and the link for help.

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