Identify a topic of interest for which arguments of different perspectives can be created.

Assignment 1: DiscussionPrescriptive and Descriptive Arguments

Descriptions describethey depict the what is of a statement. Prescriptions prescribethey express the what ought to be of a statement. When approaching controversial or emotionally charged subjects, critical thinkers are mindful of the different roles that facts and values play in peoples judgments and the different roles they play in different kinds of judgments. This assignment will help deepen your understanding of those distinctions.

To see how an issue can be approached using a descriptive or prescriptive argument, review these examples. Descriptive and prescriptive arguments are considered in the lecture pages for Module 3.

Based on your understanding of descriptive and prescriptive arguments, respond to the following:

Identify a topic of interest for which arguments of different perspectives can be created.
Construct one original descriptive argument and one original prescriptive argument for the topic you select.
Support your arguments with scholarly references. Be sure to provide citations for your sources as well as citations for a premise you state to be a fact.

Write your initial response in a total of 200300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, November 21, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 25, 2015, review at least two peers responses. Each response should be at least 75 words in length. Critically comment on how they have used evidence in different types of arguments. Be sure to address the following:

Identify the supporting evidence for their arguments.
Offer an assessment of the strength of the evidence provided in support of the argument. Include a rationale for your statements. You may offer a suggestion for improved supporting evidence.
Grading Criteria and Rubric

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Initial Discussion Response
16
Discussion Participation
16
Writing Craftsmanship and Ethical Scholarship
8
Total:
40
Click here to view the rubric for this assignment.

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Added on 20.11.2015 15:47
Thank you,
can you please make sure that they add a title page with it?