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1. Final: Comprehensive Argument Analysis

The Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center database at the University Library provides a wealth of arguments to which you can apply your critical thinking skills. Find this database by logging into to the Library and selecting the Article Databases-Specialized link. From the results page, scroll down to select the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center link.
Resources: Appendix A and the University Library

• Choose two topics from the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center that interest you 

• Locate two separate articles from the database for your first topic. For example, if you choose school violence as one of your topics, you might find a magazine article that argues that violence in the media causes school violence and a Web site that persuasively argues that violence in the media is not responsible for school violence. 

• Conduct a similar search for your second topic. 

• When finished, you should have two sources per topic. You may use sources from any combination of the Viewpoints, Magazines, Academic Journals, News (use sources marked Editorial and Column), and Web sites database sections.

• Utilize the form in Appendix E to critically analyze your four sources. Fill out one form for each source.

o Provide the title of the source.
o Provide the source citation. Locate the citation by clicking on the Source Citation link at the top of the page when viewing the source. 
o Identify the principal issue presented by the source.
o Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this.
o Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this.
o Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning. 
o Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this.
o Identify and name any fallacies used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this.
o State one argument made by the author. 
o Identify the premises and conclusion of the argument.
o Is the author's argument valid or invalid, sound or unsound, strong or weak? Explain how you determined this.
o Does the author use moral reasoning? If not, explain how you determined this.

• Post Appendix E as an attachment.

NOTE: University of Phoenix and Axia College policy prohibits me for accepting the final. Please start working on the project early so that your final is posted on time.
Destiny Tavares: Pick a topic that is of interest to you and find an article that is for and one that is against that issue.

STEP 3-
Pick a second topic that is of interest to you and find an article that is for and one that is against that issue.

How many matrixes should be turned in? FOUR
Should it be copied and pasted into a posting? Preferably not. I know I have asked you not to attach, but usually these postings get too big. I would appreciate them attached to a posting.
Where can I find the matrix? It is Appendix E and it is located in the Materials Forum under "Week 9 Materials."
How long should this assignment take? This assignment should take a while. I would assume it would take at least an hour per article/matrix. Please allow yourself plenty of time to finish it.
Will you accept the assignment past the end date of class? No. This is a firm policy as it is the policy of the university. Please turn this assignment in on time.
How long will it take to get my final grade? These assignments take a while to grade, so expect feedback in 4-7 days.