*Answer/ Responds to all questions (1-5) 1:Make an argument for why I should give you a passing grade on this midterm. Be explicit. 2:Select any recent article or news story you have read (you can look under Articles of Interest on our forum for reference). Analyze the article and answer the following: Describe how ethos, pathos, and/or logos are used in this writing. What is the central argument utilized in this writing (essentially, the authors thesis) What warrants can you pick out from the piece? 3:Select any of the stories from the Articles of Interest on our forum and look at the evidence the author presents (if they do not present any, then you may need to find another piece). Select at least 3 pieces of evidence and do the following: 1: Cite the source the author uses. 2: Run the source through each of the tests of evidence (refer to the documents underneath week 5) 4: Select any recent article or news story that you have read. Select 3 claims indicated throughout the piece, copy and paste them here, and indicate the following: Is the claim a statement of fact, value, and policy? Why do you believe it is a statement of fact, value, or policy? 5. Think of a recent argument you have observed: It can be one that you have read about, one that you have experienced first hand, or one that you saw play out. What barriers to critical thinking did you see observed in this argument? What effect did they have on both parties involved? Article of interest Human Need not apply This is the video I mentioned in class about automation replacing human jobs. It talks about robotics and AI somewhat interchangeably, but it still applies to discussions about what the repercussions of AI will be.Also, a correction, the correct terms for the levels of AI intelligence are actually weak and strong AI. Weak AI is sometimes referred to as soft AI and I hadnt read up on the subject in quite a while, so my bad. – On Tipping http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pittsburgh-restaurant-no-tipsus562677c6e4b02f6a900e03dc – On Hilary and Bernie The author discusses why they advocate one candidate over the other. http://bottlemagazine.com/2016/01/19/on-hillary-and-bernie/ – Dramatic Shift Among College Students thats hurting students. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/01/11/the-dramatic-shift-among-college-professors-thats-hurting-students-education/ – Why employers are afraid to hire millenials. http://www.inc.com/danny-iny/3-reasons-managers-are-afraid-to-hire-millennials.html – Why Millenials Keep Dumping You http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaearlemcleod/2015/10/01/why-millennials-keep-dumping-you-an-open-letter-to-management/ And a response to it: https://medium.com/@chrishooker/a-response-to-why-millennials-keep-dumping-you-1397187c704c#.vcpsgg6x4 Tests of Evidence -(in question number 3) TESTS OF EVIDENCE When creating an argument or analyzing an argument, the presence of evidence is not enough: One must analyze the strength and validity of the evidence. Whenever you look at any piece of evidence or citation, consider the following six areas when evaluating a source (Verlinden, 2005): Source Credibility ú Does source have the appropriate background? ú Does the source have the required knowledge? ú Does the source have sufficient expertise? Source Bias ú Does the source represent a particular interest or perspective? ú Does the source claim objectivity? ú Does the source have preconceived ideas that may color their judgment? ú What invisible biases might exist (how does culture or upbringing influence it)? Recency ú Does the evidence come from the appropriate time period? Internal Consistency ú Are there any contradictory statements in the source? Completeness ú Is enough information provided? ú Does the original source provide some background information? Corroboration (a.k.a. external consistency) ú Do other qualified sources agree with the evidence? Source: Verlinden, J. (2005) Critical Thinking and Everyday Argument. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth – Week 5 Documents Men dont want to date women smarter than them http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/men-like-the-idea-of-a-smart-woman-but-they-may-not-be-interested-in-dating-oneus5627a564e4b02f6a900ed2aa Courtesy of Jessica, for LGBT/GSRM topic: http://www.newsweek.com/marriage-equality-us-used-diminish-gay-rights-elsewhere-352557 Animal Treatment, courtesy of Colton http://awionline.org/content/inhumane-practices-factory-farms College costs article, courtesy of me: http://www.usnews.com/opinion/economic-intelligence/2015/09/17/obamas-free-community-college-plan-wont-work-in-a-broken-system Coddled college students article: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/10/15/coddled-kids-crumble-colleges-see-big-lack-resilience-among-students.html AI article: http://observer.com/2014/10/elon-musk-calls-for-regulation-of-demonic-artificial-intelligence/ –