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<strong>Full</strong> <strong>Course</strong> <strong>PHI</strong>-<strong>105</strong> <strong>21st</strong> <strong>Century</strong> <strong>Skills</strong>: <strong>Critical</strong> <strong>Thinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Solving</strong><br />
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<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Complete Class<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic1 DQ 1<br />
Do you currently use any specific strategies to help improve your memory? If so, please share them. If not, what kinds of things<br />
might you try in the future to help improve your memory?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic1 DQ 2<br />
Based on your definition of critical thinking, what is the value of critical thinking to you personally, academically, or<br />
professionally?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 1 Assignment Persuasive Essay: Topic <strong>and</strong> Audience Worksheet<br />
Details:<br />
Review the document titled “Persuasive Essay Guidelines.”<br />
Complete the Persuasive Essay: Topic <strong>and</strong> Audience Worksheet.<br />
You will receive feedback on your assignment from your instructor by the start of Topic 2.<br />
Persuasive Essay: Topic <strong>and</strong> Audience Worksheet<br />
If you did not take UNV 104 or if you would like to review the writing concepts introduced in UNV 104, it is suggested that you<br />
view a media piece entitled, “The Writing Process,” which is available to support the development of your writing skills. For this<br />
Topic, focus on the “Planning <strong>and</strong> Getting Started?” section of the media piece.<br />
Part 1: Select a Topic<br />
Choose a topic for your Persuasive Essay from the list below. If you would like to write about a topic that is not on the list,<br />
contact your instructor via email to request approval.<br />
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Gun control<br />
Legalization of marijuana<br />
Abortion<br />
Euthanasia<br />
Banning books (censorship)<br />
M<strong>and</strong>atory military service<br />
Separation of church <strong>and</strong> state<br />
Charter schools<br />
Same-sex marriage<br />
Flag burning (Does someone have the right to burn the flag of the country? Who gives them that right?)<br />
Death penalty<br />
War<br />
Prostitution<br />
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What is the topic you have chosen for your persuasive essay?<br />
Begin thinking about the different issues associated with the topic you have selected, narrow your focus, <strong>and</strong> take a pro<br />
or con position for the subject of your essay. Present a simple statement of your position here.<br />
Section II: Identify your Audience<br />
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Answer the following questions regarding the audience for your essay.<br />
Who do you intend to read your essay?
Are there clues in this particular assignment about who your audience is?<br />
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Do you have more than one audience? If so, how many do you have? List them.<br />
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What is the appropriate way to address this audience (professional, familial, friendly)? Why?<br />
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What about your topic is important to your audience? What about your topic is not important to your audience?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 1 Assignment What Is <strong>Critical</strong> <strong>Thinking</strong>? Essay Question<br />
Details:<br />
Find three sources that discuss critical thinking. One source should be from the assigned <strong>and</strong>/or optional readings, <strong>and</strong> the other<br />
two should be found through your own research. Read the three sources, <strong>and</strong> consider how they define critical thinking.<br />
In 300-500 words, explain your own personal definition of critical thinking. Keep<br />
the following guidelines in mind:<br />
1. Select a direct quote from one of your resources to include in your explanation.<br />
2. A reference page that documents the three sources you found (<strong>and</strong> any other resources you used) is required.<br />
Remember, all outside sources must be cited both in-text <strong>and</strong> on your reference page.<br />
3. The articles you found in your research may influence your definition, but your own ideas should be evident. In other<br />
words, your process should be: a) Read some definitions <strong>and</strong> descriptions of critical thinking; b) Comprehend or digest the<br />
information; <strong>and</strong> c) Write your own definition of critical thinking.<br />
(Note: Do not simply reword the definitions you read. Consider a new way to explain what you underst<strong>and</strong> critical thinking to<br />
be.)<br />
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />
expectations for successful completion.<br />
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 2 DQ 1<br />
Do you believe the statement “perception is reality”? Why or why not?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 2 DQ 2<br />
Critique the two presentations available under this week’s readings. What do you think is done well in each <strong>and</strong> what do you<br />
think could have been done better? Consider presentation best practices such as use of white space, amount of text per slide, font<br />
size, etc. In addition, analyze if the content is well-organized, comprehensive, <strong>and</strong> informative.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 2 Assignment Perception Presentation<br />
Details:<br />
Imagine you are an expert on critical thinking. You have been asked to give a presentation on the concepts of perception <strong>and</strong><br />
critical thinking. Create a PowerPoint that contains the following:<br />
1. Eight slides (one title slide, six content slides, <strong>and</strong> one<br />
reference slide)<br />
2. How all five senses impact perception<br />
3. The role of perception in critical thinking<br />
4. Speaker notes that elaborate on the bulleted content on<br />
your slides
5. Three resources (one from the library, <strong>and</strong> two from<br />
outside research)<br />
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />
Review the PowerPoint tutorial on the Microsoft website accessible through the GCU library for help with how to use Microsoft<br />
PowerPoint. See this week’s readings for the link.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 2 Assignment Persuasive Essay: Brainstorm Worksheet<br />
Details:<br />
Complete the Persuasive Essay: Brainstorming Worksheet.<br />
Persuasive Essay: Brainstorming Worksheet<br />
Review “How Should I Brainstorm?” in the media piece “The Writing Process.” The media piece explores six ways to<br />
brainstorm:<br />
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Free Writing<br />
Breaking Down a Topic<br />
Listing<br />
Mapping/Webbing<br />
Three Perspectives<br />
Journalistic Questions<br />
Assignment Directions:<br />
1. Choose three ways to brainstorm from the list above.<br />
2. Brainstorm about the topic of your Persuasive Essay using each of your chosen three methods.<br />
3. Document your brainstorms in the space provided below.<br />
4. If you choose to brainstorm by mapping/webbing, document your brainstorm within the media piece <strong>and</strong> save it as a<br />
PDF file (directions are included in the media piece), which you will then submit to the drop box along with this completed<br />
resource (an assignment drop box can accept more than one assignment).<br />
Documentation of Brainstorm:<br />
Record your brainstorms below, using as much space as needed for each entry.<br />
Brainstorm One:<br />
Brainstorm Two:<br />
Brainstorm Three:<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 3 DQ 1<br />
List three to five of the most significant decisions you have made in your lifetime. To what degree did your emotions play a role<br />
in those decisions?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 3 DQ 2<br />
What is “emotional intelligence” (EQ)? How does it compare to IQ? How can your EQ help you? Is one (EQ or IQ) more<br />
valuable than the other?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 3 Assignment Cognitive Distortions Worksheet<br />
Details:<br />
Complete the Cognitive Distortions Worksheet.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 3 Assignment Fallacy Study Guide
Details:<br />
In topic 4, you will be learning about fallacies. This is a challenging concept for many students. This week you will use the<br />
template provided to create a study guide to help you better underst<strong>and</strong> fallacies.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 3 Persuasive Essay: Thesis Statement <strong>and</strong> Gathering Resources Worksheet<br />
Details:<br />
Complete the Persuasive Essay: Thesis Statement <strong>and</strong> Gathering Resources Worksheet.<br />
Review the scoring guide for this assignment included in the worksheet to ensure successful completion.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 4 DQ 1<br />
Review a social media blog <strong>and</strong> examine it for fallacious<br />
reasoning. Identify at least two examples of fallacies that we have discussed in class within the selected blog. Record the<br />
fallacious quotes from the blog, <strong>and</strong> explain what type of fallacy you believe they are. For follow-up discussion, decide whether<br />
or not you agree or disagree with your classmates <strong>and</strong> explain why. Your response should be based on the fallacy only, not the<br />
content of the selected blog.<br />
Include a citation for the source you use.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 4 Persuasive Essay: Outline Worksheet<br />
Details:<br />
Complete the Persuasive Essay: Outline Worksheet.<br />
Review the grading checklist for this assignment at the end of the worksheet to ensure<br />
successful completion.<br />
Persuasive Essay: Outline Worksheet<br />
Review “How Do I Organize My Brainstorm into an Outline?” in “The Writing Process” Media piece.<br />
http://lc.gcumedia.com/phi<strong>105</strong>/persuasive-writing-website/persuasive-writing-website-v1.1.html<br />
Assignment Directions:<br />
Use the Persuasive Essay Outline on the next page to outline your persuasive essay by completing the following:<br />
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Use the feedback you received from your instructor to revise your thesis statement.<br />
1. Write your thesis as a complete sentence (as you would in your essay) in the “Thesis Sentence” section under<br />
the Introductory Paragraph heading in the outline below.<br />
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Create a topic sentence for each of the three paragraphs that comprise the body of your essay.<br />
1. Record the topic sentences in each of the “Topic Sentence” sections under the “Support for Thesis” headings<br />
in the outline below.<br />
2. Your topic sentences should support your thesis <strong>and</strong> provide transitions between the paragraphs.<br />
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Write at least three details for each topic sentence.<br />
1. These details should provide support for the topic sentence. (Review the example outline below)<br />
2. Remember to include at least one in-text citation for each supporting paragraph.<br />
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Write a concluding sentence under the “Conclusion” heading in the outline below.<br />
1. Your concluding sentence should be your thesis restated in different words.<br />
Persuasive Essay Outline
Introductory Paragraph:<br />
Hook:<br />
Additional lead-in Information:<br />
Thesis Sentence:<br />
Support for Thesis 1<br />
Topic Sentence:<br />
Detail A:<br />
Detail B:<br />
Detail C:<br />
Transitional Sentence:<br />
Support for Thesis 2<br />
Topic Sentence:<br />
Detail A:<br />
Detail B:<br />
Detail C:<br />
Transitional Sentence:<br />
Support for Thesis 3<br />
Topic Sentence:<br />
Detail A:<br />
Detail B:
Detail C:<br />
Transitional Sentence:<br />
Conclusion<br />
Paraphrase thesis statement (restated in different words):<br />
Summarize main points:<br />
Final remarks:<br />
References<br />
In the space below, list all resources used in alphabetical order by author’s last name. Later in the class when you write the paper,<br />
you will use this list to create your formal reference page.<br />
Helpful links:<br />
Persuasive essay writing process:<br />
http://lc.gcumedia.com/phi<strong>105</strong>/persuasive-writing-website/persuasive-writing-website-v1.1.html<br />
References <strong>and</strong> Citation help:<br />
http://libguides.gcu.edu/CitingSources<br />
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Grading Criteria<br />
Consider the following criteria when developing the outline for your essay. These criteria will be applied when this assignment is<br />
graded.<br />
Outline contains a thesis statement.<br />
Outline contains a topic sentence for each of the three paragraphs of the body of the essay.<br />
Transitions between paragraphs are evident <strong>and</strong> appropriate.<br />
Contains three details for each topic sentence; details provide support of the related topic sentence.<br />
Included in-text citations <strong>and</strong> references.<br />
Outline contains concluding sentence, which restates the thesis in different words.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 5 DQ 1<br />
What is the relationship between thinking <strong>and</strong> language?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 5 Persuasive Essay First Draft<br />
Details:<br />
Use the outline you created in week 4 to write the first draft of your essay.<br />
Review the Persuasive Essay Guidelines.<br />
Review the Persuasive Essay First Draft Rubric to help guide you.<br />
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 5 Assignment <strong>Thinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> Language Reflection Worksheet
Complete the <strong>Thinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> Language Reflection Worksheet.<br />
Review the grading checklist for this assignment included in the worksheet to ensure successful completion.<br />
Reflect on your underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the relationship between thinking <strong>and</strong> language.<br />
Answer the following questions in 100-200 words each:<br />
1. How do individuals acquire <strong>and</strong> develop language?<br />
1. How do you personally communicate your thoughts <strong>and</strong> how did you learn to do so?<br />
1. Based on your own experiences, what are some symbols (e.g., letters of the alphabet) people use to communicate?<br />
1. Explain how you think these symbols are related to critical thinking?<br />
The assignment will be graded according to the following criteria:<br />
1. Clarity: The intent of the writer is clear.<br />
2. Logic: The answer makes sense.<br />
3. Answers question: The questions are addressed fully.<br />
4. Mechanics: Answers contain proper punctuation <strong>and</strong> grammar.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 6 Peer Review Forum<br />
After submitting the First Draft of your essay in Topic 5, post it as a reply to the Peer Review Forum thread in the classroom.<br />
You should label your paper <strong>and</strong> the subject line of your reply with your first name <strong>and</strong> last name (e.g., Karen Palmer’s Paper).<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 6 DQ 1<br />
What is the difference between persuasion <strong>and</strong> manipulation? Describe a time when you have encountered or used one or both of<br />
these.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 6 DQ 2<br />
Think of a metaphor for something that is commonly used in everyday speech. (e.g., “Her home is a prison”) Share your<br />
metaphor <strong>and</strong> describe what could happen if someone does not use critical thinking when encountering that metaphor. For<br />
example, consider how metaphors can be misinterpreted due to regional or cultural usage. Note: You may not post the same<br />
metaphor as someone else.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 6 Assignment Types of Communication Table<br />
Details:<br />
Complete the Type of Communication Table.<br />
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />
expectations for successful completion.<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 7 DQ 1<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Canyon University’s slogan is “Find Your Purpose.” How have you used, or could you use critical thinking in finding your<br />
purpose?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Topic 7 DQ 2<br />
Based on your prior knowledge <strong>and</strong> chapter 7 of the ebook, what does it mean to use ethics in your thinking?<br />
<strong>PHI</strong> <strong>105</strong> Week 7 Assignment Persuasive Essay: Final Draft<br />
Details:<br />
Use your peer’s suggestions <strong>and</strong> feedback from your instructor to revise <strong>and</strong> finalize your persuasive essay.<br />
Review the Persuasive Essay Guidelines.<br />
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the<br />
expectations for successful completion.<br />
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.