Revising Your Outline for Logic

RESOURCES

Required Resources

Text

· Drown, E., & Sole, K. (2013).  Writing college research papers  (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

· Chapter 6: Academic Writing: Myths and Expectations

· Chapter 7: Writing a Draft

· Appendix B: Sample Student Research Papers

Articles

· 20 Most Common Errors . (n.d.) Retrieved from http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/everyday_writer/20errors/

· This site identifies common writing mistakes and should be reviewed before drafting this week’s assignment.

APA Essay Checklist . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-checklist.html

· This site provides a quick checklist for APA style elements. Use this checklist while drafting this week’s assignment.

Introductions and Conclusions . (n.d.). Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/essay-dev-introductions-and-conclusions.html

· This document provides information on constructing  a proper introduction and an effective conclusion for an academic essay. Use this information in discussions and as a guide for your Final Research Paper Draft assignment.

Multimedia

· Presnell, M. [Mick Presnell]. (2013, November 7).  Syllogism, mood, and figure  [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpFV1yVFmRE&feature=youtu.be

· This video explains categorical syllogisms and how they are used to create a logical argument. Watch this video to complete Discussion 1: Using Syllogisms to Avoid Fallacy.

Supplemental Materials

· Garten, A. (2014).  An Introduction to Logic and Syllogism  [PDF]. Division of General Education, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.

· This document defines and introduces logic in argument and the basics of syllogisms. Read material before engaging in Discussion 1: Using Syllogisms to Avoid Fallacy.

Garten, A, Morrell, C, & Gunyon, R. (2014).  Model Draft . Division of General Education, Ashford University, San Diego, CA.

· This model of a draft will help you complete the assignment for the week. 

Recommended Resources

Article

· Weber, R., & Brizee, A. (2013, March 11).  Logical fallacies . Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/659/03/

· For additional assistance on the Final Research Paper Draft assignment, view this source.

Multimedia

· TheHtownusa. (2011, March 31).  The fallacy project: Examples of fallacies from advertising, politics, and popular culture  [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXLTQi7vVsI

· For additional assistance on the Final Research Paper Draft assignment, view this source.

Website

· Grammar Girl  (www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl)

· For additional assistance on the Final Research Paper Draft assignment, view this source.