Module 2 Assignment 2: Errors in Reasoning

December 22, 2022

Module 2 Assignment 2: Errors in Reasoning

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Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Module 2 Assignment 2: Errors in Reasoning

In this assignment, you will select one of the claims listed below. Using what you know about the topic, describe at least four claims that might commonly be made that display some of the errors in reasoning covered in this module’s readings. You may have to do a bit of research to find popular positions on these topics.

For example, if the claim is: Children should not be allowed to play violent video games.

Then four common claims about the subject might be:

Children have always played violent games and they turned out okay.
Dr. Dre says that violent video games are okay.
Everybody knows that violent video games don’t cause problems.
Many countries banned violent video games and they have higher crime rates than we do.

And the errors they represent might be:

Children have always played violent games and they turned out okay (appeal to tradition and false analogy).
Dr. Dre says that violent video games are okay (argument by mistaken authority).
Everybody knows that violent video games don’t cause problems (appeal to common belief).
Many countries banned violent video games and they have higher crime rates than we do (post hoc ergo propter hoc).

Because

Any sentence that talks about how we have always done something as a way to justify doing it is an appeal to tradition.
The claim looks like it comes from an authority, but Dr. Dre is a musician, not a doctor.
Any claim that says that everyone knows something as a way to justify doing it is an appeal to common belief.
Showing that two things happened (that video games are accepted and crime is up) does not prove that the two things are related or that the first caused the second; this is called post hoc ergo propter hoc, which means after this, so because of this.

Select one of these topics. Using what you know about the topic and additional research you conduct, describe at least four claims that might commonly be made that display some of the errors in reasoning covered in this module’s readings.

Should people under 18 be subjected to legal curfews or restricted driving privileges?
Should libraries be required to install filtering software or otherwise censor the materials that they provide?
Should insurance companies be required to pay for breast reconstruction, birth control pills, or Viagra?
Should the use of camera phones be banned in gymnasiums or other locations?

Write your 600-word response in the Microsoft Word document format. Name the file M2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc, and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Provided at least four commonly made claims about your selected topic (four common claims).	40
Named the errors found in each common claim (the errors represented).	30
Explained what factors show that the error is present (definitions).	20
Applied current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Professionally presented the response by using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	10
Total:	100

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Module 2 Assignment 2: Errors in Reasoning

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.