The assignment is focused on the application of inductive and deductive reasoning through identifying components of arguments, as well as constructing original arguments. It consists of two parts: first, analyzing given passages to identify premises and conclusions, and second, creating original inductive and deductive arguments, with support from contemporary media examples. The assignment requires a thorough response, submission in a specified format, and adherence to APA citation standards.

1. Assignment 3: Inductive and Deductive Arguments
In this assignment, you will apply key concepts covered in the
module readings. You will identify the component parts of
arguments and differentiate between various types of arguments
such as inductive and deductive. You will then construct
specific, original arguments.
There are
two
parts to the assignment. Complete both parts. The following is
a summary of the assignment tasks.
Part 1
1a: Identify Components of Arguments
Identify the component parts of the argument, premises and
conclusion, for the passages. Where applicable, highlight key
words or phrases that identify a claim as a premise or a
conclusion. Part 1a has three questions.
1b: Identify Arguments as Inductive or Deductive
Identify the arguments as inductive or deductive for given
passages. Offer a brief explanation why each argument is either
inductive or deductive. 1b has three questions.
Part 2
2a:
Argument Identification and Analysis
In these longer text passages, identify the key components of
each argument. For each argument, list the main conclusion and
the reasons (or premises) that support the conclusion.
2b: Constructing Original Arguments
Construct one original inductive argument. Using 75
–
100 words, explain why the argument is an inductive one. Then,
construct one original deductive argument. Using 75
–
100 words, explain why the argument is a deductive one.
2c: Finding Native Argument Examples

2. Find one example of an argument from contemporary media;
this can be a short argument. Include or reproduce the original
passage of the argument, paraphrase the conclusion(s), and
identify the argument as either inductive or deductive. Using 75
–
100 words, explain why the argument is either inductive or
deductive.
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details for this assignment here and respond to each item
thoroughly.
Submit your assignment in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of sources. Use the following file naming
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your name is John Smith, your document will be named
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Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Identified and explained types and component parts of
arguments displaying analysis and application of research.
24
Accurately identified key component parts of arguments in
longer text passages, reflecting comprehension and critical
thinking.
12
Constructed original inductive and deductive arguments
demonstrating in-depth understanding of concepts.
30
Evaluated and explained instances from contemporary media to
identify arguments as representative of inductive or deductive
reasoning.
20

3. Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
14
Total:
Recognizing Arguments
In this assignment, you will apply key concepts covered in the
module readings. You will identify the component parts of
arguments and differentiate between various types of arguments
such as inductive and deductive. You will then construct
specific, original arguments.
There are
two
parts to the assignment. Complete both parts.
Part 1
1a: Identify Components of Arguments
Identify the component parts of the argument, premises and
conclusion, for the following passages. Where applicable,
highlight key words or phrases that identify a claim as a
premise or a conclusion.
Refer to the following example:
“All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is
mortal.”
All men are mortal.Premise
Socrates is a man.Premise
Therefore
, Socrates is mortal.Conclusion
“Therefore” is a key word indicating the claim is the
conclusion.
Sue is pregnant and will give birth to one child. We know

4. already this child has no genetic anomalies. If Sue’s baby is a
boy, he will be named Mark. If Sue’s baby is a girl, she will be
named Margaret. Sue will have either a boy or a girl. So we
know Sue’s baby will be named Mark or Margaret.
If the library has
The
Lord of the Rings,
you won’t find it on the first floor. This is because all fantasy
novels are fiction and all works of fiction are housed on the
second floor of the library. Of course, I am assuming that all the
books are properly shelved at this time.
3.“After a year, brain scans showed that among the walkers, the
hippocampus had increased in volume by about 2 percent on
average; in the others, it had declined by about 1.4 percent.
Since such a decline is normal in older adults, ’a 2 percent
increase is fairly significant,’ said the lead author, Kirk
Erickson, a psychologist at the University of Pittsburgh. Both
groups also improved on a test of spatial memory, but the
walkers improved more. While it is hard to generalize from this
study to other populations, the researchers were delighted to
learn that the hippocampus might expand with exercise” (Span,
2011).
Reference
Span, P. (2011, February 7). Fitness: A walk to remember?
Study says yes.
The New York Times,
p. D.6. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/health/research/08fitness.h
tml?src=me&ref=general

5. 1b: Identify Arguments as Inductive or Deductive
Identify the arguments as inductive or deductive for the
following passages below. Offer a brief explanation why each
argument is either inductive or deductive. (Remember that in
this exercise you are not concerned with whether the arguments
are strong or weak, valid or invalid. You are only concerned
with the form of the arguments—that is, whether they are
deductive or inductive.)
Because Una has circles under her eyes, is yawning, and looks
tired, I’m certain she didn't get much sleep last night.
Grace concluded that psychotherapists caused indigestion,
because every time she had a session, she left with a horrible
stomachache.
If a bug is a spider, it must have eight legs. A daddy-longlegs
has six legs, consequently, a daddy-longlegs is not a spider.
Part 2
2a:
Argument Identification and Anaylsis
In the following longer text passages, identify the key
components of each argument. For each argument, list the main
conclusion and the reasons (or premises) that support the
conclusion.
Issue
“You say many women at the most elite colleges intend to ‘put
aside their careers in favor of raising children.’ But why
shouldn't the raising of children be considered a career as well?

6. Few would deny that being a stay-at-home parent is a
terrifically demanding job, requiring unlimited 'people skills'
and a total commitment to a workweek that recognizes no
concept of overtime, not to mention a paycheck. The term
'working mother' is a redundancy. No woman need feel any guilt
for opting to fill her days with whichever activities give her the
greatest joy and fulfillment” (English, 2005).
The author concludes that:
__________________________________
The reasons for making the argument are:
_____________________
“The attorney general does not merely head up the Justice
Department. He is responsible for ensuring that America is a
nation in which justice prevails. Mr. Gonzales's record makes
him unqualified to take on this role or to represent the American
justice system to the rest of the world. The Senate should reject
his nomination” (
The New York Times,
Editorial, 2005).
The author concludes that:
__________________________________
The reasons for making the argument are:
_____________________
References
Editorial: The wrong Attorney General [Editorial]. (2005,
January 26).
The New York Times.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=F20716FF3D5F
0C758EDDA80894DD404482&smid=pl-share
English, D. (2005, September 20). A revived debate: Babies,

7. careers, 'Having it all.’ [Letter to the
editor
].
The New York Times
. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/22/opinion/l22women.html?pa
gewanted=print
2b: Constructing Original Arguments
Complete the following:
Construct one original inductive argument and address the
following:
Identify the conclusion and the supporting reasons within the
argument.
Using 75–100 words, offer an explanation or justification for
why the argument is an inductive argument.
Construct one original deductive argument and address the
following:
Identify the conclusion and the supporting reasons within the
argument.
Using 75–100 words, offer an explanation or justification for
why the argument is a deductive argument.
2c: Finding Alternative Argument Examples or Finding
Inductive or Deductive Argument Examples
Find one example of either an inductive or a deductive argument
from contemporary media. Complete all the following tasks:
Identify the type of argument (inductive or deductive).
Include/reproduce the original passage of the argument and
provide a complete citation for the source.
Identify/paraphrase the conclusion(s).
Using 75–100 words, identify/explain how you know or why
you think the argument is an inductive/deductive one.
100