Operational definitions will be essential as you clearly define the concepts on which your research is focusing. Select eight terms or phrases that you plan to use in your work and write operational definitions for them. For each, provide a list of at least three literary resources you consulted to formulate these definitions.
Write 3 pages with APA style on A Fallacy of Ad Hominem. 3. Though the proverbial cat is already out of the bag, the codification of such a thing as “animal rights” could potentially lead to consequences that all but the most careless rat-lover would find dire. Certainly if merely gouging a nickel-sized hole in an elephant’s shoulder is the act of a criminal, then hunters should be charged with murder, roadkill is manslaughter, and owning a dog an act of involuntary servitude. Scott McPherson
This statement commits the slippery slope fallacy, which means that the speaker interprets a simple statement in very general terms and exaggerating it in the process. The definition of animal rights here is exaggerated and its exceptions are not considered by the speaker in that even benevolent acts like owning a dog, unintentional acts like roadkill, and purposeful acts for the benefit of mankind like hunting are all considered violations of animal rights.
4. Both of my friends who went to that University ended up dropping out, so I wouldn’t recommend it.
Although this statement also commits the other fallacies of begging the question, non sequitur, and false analogy, it is clearly a hasty generalization. The claim of the speaker that the particular university is not recommended is obviously not valid for it is based on but two people. There must be a considerable number of students in a sample plus the backing of research before one can make a valid claim that one university cannot be recommended.
5. What do you mean you can’t go because you have to go to mass? Who goes to church anymore? Only old people and the mindless do.
This statement is a sweeping generalization. Such a fallacy is committed in this statement because the speaker had already labeled all churchgoers as mindless and old even before the actual disadvantages of going to mass or going to church (if ever there are any) were underlined.
6. Considering that Dr. Burfi weighs about three hundred pounds, should we take his medical advice?
Obviously this is a fallacy of Ad hominem. Instead of objectively evaluating the correctness of the medical advice, the speaker goes on to attack the personal weakness of Dr. Burfi.
7. President Obama should not have reversed his predecessor’s ruling on stem cell research. President Bush was obviously right on that issue.
As far as I know, this statement commits the Red herring fallacy. Instead of the speaker explaining the disadvantages of President Obama’s reversal of President Bush’s ruling on stem cell research, the speaker befogs the issue by tossing out the red herring of his support for President Bush.
8. “Uganda’s controversial ethics and integrity minister… said Saturday he believed civilization was being threatened by gays. ‘Who is going to occupy Uganda 20 years from now if we all become homosexuals. We know that homosexuals dont reproduce,’ James Nsaba Buturo told a press conference. ’There is now globalization of homosexuality and people in Uganda are attempting to take advantage of the globalization,’ he said. “It is an attempt to end civilization. It is that serious.’”
Obviously this is a case of a slippery slope fallacy. First of all, it would be an exaggeration for the speaker to say “if we all become homosexuals” and he further commits the slippery slope as he ultimately concludes that the preceding exaggerated statement would lead to “an attempt to end civilization.” The speaker should instead have focused on the more local effects of homosexuality based on a relatively smaller scale.
9. I know that your tuition fees have risen by 7% since last year, but our University was ranked among the top 10 by The New York Times’ poll in August.
This statement obviously commits the red herring fallacy. It means that instead of the speaker evaluating the effects of the 7%-tuition fee increase, he rather tosses out the red herring of the University is one of the top 10 according to The New York Times.
10. But you don’t have to be a genius to see the true utility of manufacturing headless creatures… Charles Krauthammer
This statement commits the fallacy of the ad. This means that the speaker thinks that since all people who are not even geniuses (normal people like the reader) can see “the true utility of manufacturing headless creatures,” then it also follows that the reader is supposed to have the same view. However, the speaker does not consider the fact that one’s opinion on the utility of manufacturing headless creatures does not at all depend on whether one is a genius or not.
Create a 1 page page paper that discusses michael porter on value based health care delivery. MICHAEL PORTER ON “VALUE BASED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY” Lecturer: MICHAEL PORTER ON “VALUE BASED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY” If there is one area of the national structure that has long searched for transformation, it is the health sector. Indeed as constantly as possible, stakeholders within the health sector are looking for ways in which the delivery of healthcare can be improved and made to be at par with what the ordinary citizen desires (Department of Health, 2006). It is in the wake of such a search that Michael Porter speaks about how improved healthcare can be achieved through value based health care delivery. In the understanding of Porter, it is high time service providers in the healthcare sector were made to compete based on value-based competition. By value-based, reference is being made to an era where service providers offer best value to patients. It is in the light of this that Plotkin and Orenstein (2004) explained best value to be one that caters for specific medical needs of patients. In the words of Porter however, such best value entails delivery that focuses on specific medical conditions.
You need to complete an argument paper that proves your topic is a problem in North Carolina. You are going to show the following in your paper:
A specific claim that promotes your position (side) on how your topic/issue is a problem in North Carolina – Remember, argument is based around the idea that people disagree and/or take various sides on an issue. You need to take a firm stand on how your topic is a problem in our state. Do not simply state a fact, like, “There are many homeless people in North Carolina.” This is not an argument. It is a fact that has been proven with research. However, you could argue, “The increasing homeless population in NC is largely due to mental health issues that are not properly addressed because of state laws.”
Logical reasoning and evidence that prove your claim – You need to craft an organized and logical argument that proves your claim. You must present sound reasoning that is supported with scholarly, relevant and recent evidence. It is also important how your present this information, meaning the research you use should not take the place of your own writing. Remember, research is there to support YOUR reasoning, not take the place of it.
You understand opposing claims/points of view and can refute them – You need to show that you understand the varying points of view on your topic, and that you can analyze, paraphrase or summarize them. Also, you are able to refute these opposing claims using logic, reasoning and evidence (not simply stating that others are “wrong” in their opinion).
The use of a table, graph or infographic that adds emphasis to your argument – Select a relevant and recent table, graph or infographic from a source to incorporate into your argument. It should be tied to your reasoning and used as evidence to support your claim. Properly cite it using MLA citation. *Only use one and it can not be larger than the size of a normal paragraph. Carefully consider the sequence, structure and design of your argument when placing the infographic into your essay.
You understand your college-level audience and write to them in an objective, high style using clear, concise language – Even though this argument is based off your own opinion, you still need to write in a formal manner. Don’t use wording that “hedges” your argument, like, “I believe” and “I think.” Write in a confident tone. You are the authority of this argument. Do not rely on sources too much or have sources take over your essay. Your research should support your voice, not replace your voice as the authority in this argument. You want to continue to show that you have progressed in your writing through this semester. It should be clear, concise and virtually free of basic errors in grammar and mechanics.
You understand how to properly create a full citation and in-text citation using MLA or APA guidelines.
*To complete the assignment:
Write a four-page argument paper (not including your Works Cited page) that focuses on proving your topic is a problem in North Carolina
Use MLA or APA citation
Incorporate and properly cite a minimum of 5 sources – 2 of them MUST be new sources (not used in any of the previous writing assignments) and 2 MUST be from the library databases
Incorporate one table, graph or infographic from a cited source that is relevant to your argument
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