The document discusses the difference between science and pseudoscience. It provides links to pages that explain the key aspects of modern science and how to identify pseudoscience. Pseudoscience may appear scientific but does not meet the standards of valid science. The author is asked to summarize these concepts, provide two examples of pseudoscience from media or print, and explain why they are pseudoscience based on the principles. The author is also asked to explain the term "greenwash" and keep the summary between 500-750 words.

1. You will note that in the chapter entitled "Tools of Sociology"
it is clear that sociology is normally considered a "social
science." However there is a great deal of sociology that fails
to meet the tests required for truly scientific subject matter.
Most of us assume we know what "science" IS. After all we
live in a sea of it today. But do we really know what it is in an
academic sense? Click on the following link for some key
points about modern science from one of the author's web
pages.
http://www.global-
college.com/rayeve/whatismodernscience.htm
Note that there is a great deal of "pseudoscience" proffered
today in advertising and the media. Pseudoscience has the look
and feel of valid science but fails to meet one or more crucial
tests for good science. To find out more click on:
http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/pseudo.h
tml
Now, in your own words, distill the information from these two
websites into a summary explaining how to tell the difference
between good science and pseudoscience. In doing so, use at
least two examples from print or other media that you think
make good examples of "pseudoscience."
Be sure to provide in your written answer an explanation for
why
you believe the two to be examples of pseudoscience (using the
principles you've seen above).

2. You may be able to find some useful examples to get you
started by going to:
http://rationalwiki.com/wiki/Lists_of_pseudosciences
Also, explain in your answer what "greenwash" refers to. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwash
IMPORTANT: Your assignment should be between 500 and 750
words.