Make-up Assignments

Here are links to make-up assignments for the course.

Working Conditions (Individual)

Research Report

Make a Quiz

Work Calendar Part 1

Work Calendar Part 2

Working Conditions (Group)

Case Study 5

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Here's a link to the fifth case study.

Please read it carefully for class on Monday - we'll be doing several projects related to the case, and you won't be able to participate in class on Monday unless you've done the reading. If you can, print out a copy to refer to in class.

This case is slightly longer, and it's complex, so give yourself some time to complete the reading.

Argument Maps

We'll be using Cartargrapher, a web-based argument mapping program, to do your second major project. You'll need a google account to sign in; if you don't have a google account, scroll down for a video about how to get one.

Here's a link to the mapping program.

Watch the videos below for a short introduction about how to use the program. It's quite easy and straightforward. Let me know if you have questions as you're working on your maps.

Here are some samples to practice with. You'll have to first identify whether the paragraph contains an argument or not, then identify the structure of the argument and map it.

Case 4

Here's a link to Case Study 4. Please read the case for class on Wednesday. If you can, print out a copy of the case study for reference in class on Wednesday.

Let me know if you have any questions, or any problems opening the linked case study.

Premises Part 2

Here's a link to the presentation from Monday, so that you can review. There's a link to a website at the end of the presentation where you can practice distinguishing types of premises.

In Class Assignment for Monday

Here's a link to the in class assignment we're working on over the weekend and turning in on Monday at the end of class.

Case Study 3

Here's a link for Case Study 3.

Please read the case by Wednesday, for a group project in class.

If you can, please print out the case study so that you can refer to it in class. I'll have just a few copies.

Let me know if you have any trouble opening the link.

Link to Library Tutorial

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Here's the link to the library tutorial. Please read chapters 2-8 (that is, up to AND INCLUDING chapter 8) for Wednesday.

Let me know if you have any questions while you're reading, or any trouble with the link.

Case Study 2

Here's a link to the second case study. Read the case carefully for class on Monday. Let me know if you have any trouble opening the file.

If you can, print out the case and bring it to class on Monday, so that we can reference it during group work. We'll argue about the case for a bit in groups, and then work on developing a research strategy.

Understanding the Issue

Here's the slideshow we talked about last Monday. Here's a link to the slideshow, in case you're having trouble viewing the one below in your browser.

Case 1

Here's a link to your reading for Monday: Case 1

If you can, print it out and bring it to class so that you can refer to it in discussion.

Let me know if you have any trouble opening the link, and have a great weekend!

Homework for Wednesday 1/29: Day Planner

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Here are the links to your calendars for homework. There are two (a full day doesn't fit into one page on the kind of template that has enough room for our purposes).

Morning through early evening

Early evening through night

Google will tell you there's no preview available - that's fine. You want to download and print the calendars, anyway.

So, for next week, fill in the following on your day planner:

• All of your classes
• Your work schedule, if any
• Other obligations - things you must do
• 3 hours per class for homework, review, and other assignments, broken up into AT LEAST two segments

Homework for Monday 1/27: Working Conditions

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Here's a link to the written homework for Monday. Please type your answers, and bring them to class with you. We'll do a group project in class using your homework.

Your Goals - Assignments for Wednesday January 22

Watch the presentation above first, and then complete the assignment below. Bring your assignment to class on Wednesday. Let me know if you have any questions.

Here's a link to the slide show in case the one above doesn't work on your browser.

Here's the link to your written assignment - complete the written assignment for class on Wednesday. Type your answers.

In Class Exercise

Here's a link to the in-class assignment for Wednesday. Email me your group's answers, including all the names of the group members (first and last) by Friday evening.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c1fi_uX0e2em4C9pLnJU7gn36bsW67_9QeMOMPsxXCg/edit?usp=sharing

How We Learn

Here's a link to the presentation in case you can't view it above.

Welcome!

Welcome to Philosophy 130: Introduction to Critical Thinking! This is one of my favorite classes - I hope you'll all learn a lot, think hard, and have fun doing it. Philosophy makes your brain work hard, but it's great fun.

Here's a link to your syllabus and schedule for this semester. The college is making a big effort to save paper, so I'll only have a few copies of the syllabus for those who don't have access to a printer, or regular access to a computer. If you'd like a printed copy of the syllabus, please print one out and bring it to class.

This is the course blog - bookmark it so that you can find it easily later. We'll be using it a lot this semester.



Let me know if you have any questions, or if you have trouble opening the linked syllabus.

I look forward to meeting you all on Monday!