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Title of Video You Analyzed

Your Name Here

West Coast University

PHIL 341: Critical Reasoning

Faculty Name

The Date Here

Week 8 Signature Assignment

Introduction

Begin by providing a brief introduction that specifies the TedTalk you selected and general overview of the video. In your paper you will want to reference concepts and information from our textbook. Use the following format should follow the format (Moore & Parker, 2021) for paraphrasing and (Moore & Parker, 2021, p. #) for direct quotes. When referencing class videos, use (Instructor name, n.d.) for paraphrasing, and when quoting from a video, include the specific time stamp where the information can be located, such as (Instructor name, n.d., 1:21). If there is no timeline provided on a video, it is best to paraphrase rather than quote. In APA format, if you are citing sources by the same author and with the same publication year, you differentiate them by adding lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.) after the publication year within the in-text citations. This allows you to distinguish between the sources in your text and match them with the corresponding full citations in your reference list. For example:

- (Author, Yeara)

- (Author, Yearb)

Make sure to list these sources alphabetically in your reference list, organized by the lowercase letter assigned.

The Argument and Syllogism

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Summarize the overall argument of the video in your own words. Be sure to include details and the main points the speaker used to make the argument.

Identify the three parts of the syllogism the speaker uses to make the overall argument:

· Major Premise: Write the major premise in one to two sentences. A major premise is the main idea of an argument. It's the big, general statement at the beginning that sets the stage for the whole discussion. From there, more specific details are shared, leading to a final conclusion. Think of the major premise as an overarching statement that provides the context for the argument, guiding the development of the rest of the points and ideas.

· Minor Premise: Write the minor premise in one to two sentences. The minor premise is often a specific example that helps support the main idea in an argument. It adds details that show how the big idea applies to a particular situation. By giving specific examples and details, the minor premise helps strengthen the overall argument. It works together with the major premise to build a logical case that leads to a final conclusion.

· Conclusion: Write a conclusion in one to two sentences. A conclusion is the outcome of a logical argument derived from the premises presented. It is the final statement based on the evidence in the major and minor premises.

Testing the Syllogism

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Based on the syllogism presented in Part 1 B, is this argument employing inductive or deductive reasoning? Support your choice with evidence. If the argument is deductive, analyze your syllogism from Part 1 B in terms of logical validity and soundness. Provide an evaluation that not only determines if the syllogism is both valid and sound, but also explains the reasoning behind your decision. If the argument utilizes an inductive approach, evaluate your syllogism from Part 1 B based on its strength as an inductive argument. Provide a critique that shows whether the syllogism is stronger or weaker, and clarify the rationale for your assessment.

Rhetorical Appeals

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Identify examples of all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you noticed in this video and what information from the video has led you to your choices. Be sure to select specific words, phrases, or ideas and explain their connections to each type of appeal.  Also, indicate what effect the use of these appeals has on the persuasiveness of the argument.

Rhetorical Devices

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Identify at least one specific rhetorical device from our textbook that was found in the video you selected. Be sure define the rhetorical device and demonstrate how o why the source employs them. REMEMBER that ethos, pathos, and logos are rhetorical appeals, NOT devices. This is asking about rhetorical  devices.

Logical Fallacies

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Identify at least one specific logical fallacy from our textbook that was found in the video you selected. Be sure to define the fallacy and demonstrate how or why the source employs them. Also, discuss whether you think the use of the logical fallacy was deliberate or not and assess the effect that each one has on the argument.

Moral Reasoning

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated. Which specific kind of moral reasoning is demonstrated in your topic? Choose from the following: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics, Moral Relativism, or Cultural Relativism. Information about these ethical perspectives in located in Chapter 12 and you can also find more information in the study guide located in the Doc Sharing link under Modules. Briefly elaborate on why you chose the one you did. Be sure to define the specific kind of moral reasoning you chose from the list above and demonstrate how or why the source employs them.  Also, discuss whether the use of this kind of moral reasoning was deliberate and what effect it has on the persuasiveness of the argument.

Reaction and Reflection

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph that offers your position on the argument presented in the video you selected. Using your critical thinking skills to explain whether the speaker's argument was effective or ineffective and why.

Conclusion

Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph that explores the positive implications and negative consequences of the critical reasoning concepts utilized in both your paper and the video. This paragraph should be comprehensive enough to showcase how these concepts were applied and their impacts. This is the conclusion to your paper and should not include any new materials or concepts.

References

Moore, B.N., & Parker, R. (2021). Critical thinking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Speaker's Last Name, First Initial. (date of TED Talk). Title of TED Talk [Video]. TED Conferences. URL

Instructor last name, first initial (N.D.) Week # and Video name in Canvas. [Video]. Canvas@WCU. https://canvas.westcoastuniversity.edu/

References should be listed in alphabetical order

APA 7 is different from APA 6. Here is a website covering some key differences: https://www.scribbr.com/apa-style/apa-seventh-edition-changes/.