Critical Thinking at LIAT

Last week we reviewed WLTC, Chapter 3: The Structure of Argument (50). We practiced reducing arguments to Standard Form. We spoke about assumptions, especially hidden assumptions in an argument. 

1. Today we will review Exercise 3C (62). We are also going to practice writing a summary together. Let's review Strategies for Wrting a Summary (65). 

2. Review difference between Arguments and Explanations (68). Review (70-71).

3. Share Writing Assignment 6. 

4. If we have time identify the parts of the essay: 

I want to give everyone the link to the 56th Annual Bloody Sunday Virtual Anniversary program in Selma, Alabama, March 7, 2021.  

Article about Bloody Sunday: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/03/07/time-some-more-good-trouble-voting-rights-56-years-after-bloody-sunday/

See The Miniature Guide p. 29 for response(s)


Homework: 
Writing Assignment 7. Send to your classmates for feedback. Here are guidelines on how to respond to a classmate's work. Purdue OWL is a great academic resource. 

The essay should be 2-3 pages. The two page option does not include a Works Cited page. The documentation should be minimally 3. You do not have to cite from all your sources. Put the additional documents (uncited) in the bibliography. 

Works Cited Resource: Purdue OWL  Look on the left margins and scroll down for Chicago Style Guide. 

Sample paper using MLA citations. 

Extra Credit or Optional (for now)
If you like, start reading Chapter 5 (94). Just work on your essay. 

For practice, watch some of the footage from the virtual Bloody Sunday Commemoration (link above) or analyze the Washington Post op ed (or a related article). 

You could also write a summary response to one of the two documents.