PHL 111 Milestone Two Worksheet Use the following guiding questions to help you develop the remainder of the Argument section and the Counterargument section of your critical essay. First, answer each of the questions below to draft your ideas. Then, complete the Outline for Writing section, using your answers to the questions to help you draft a paragraph response for each of the sections below. II. This set of questions is designed to help you draft ideas for the remaining parts of the Presented Argument section for your critical essay. A. Looking at the article that you have chosen, explain how the argument contains or avoids bias. i. Does the argument contain or avoid bias? Yes. How? This article contains bias because the author introduces the topic with a preconceived notion that online dating is better than offline dating. ii. Provide specific examples to support your explanation. The author points out than online dating is more convenient as compared to offline dating thus it is the better method of dating. B. Discuss the credibility of the overall argument and answer the following: i. Were the resources upon which the argument is built credible? No. · Why or why not? The resources that the argument was built upon are not credible because they do not provide the cons of offline dating to justify their claim that online dating is better than offline dating. · ii. Does the credibility support or undermine the article’s claims in any important ways? · How? The credibility of the article undermines the article in significant ways because it does not include the cons of online dating to reveal how they are outweighed by the pros to prove indeed that online dating is the better form of dating as compared to offline dating. Outline for Writing The argument that I have selected contains          bias. It does this by   explicitly stating that offline dating offers significant benefits as compared to online dating       . I have assessed the credibility of the argument to be credible/not credible because the resources in the article were credible/not credible in that they provide a perspective from the authors experiences with both online and offline dating         . The credibility of this article supports the argument’s claims by revealing the most significant benefit that offline dating offers which is emotional connection which is arises when the individuals physically meet each other      . III. Before answering the questions below and drafting the Counterargument section of your critical essay, read the articles listed under “Additional Resources” and “Scholarly Resources” columns for your article found on the Final Project Topics and Resources Page in Blackboard. Then, use these additional resources to craft your own counterargument to the argument initially presented in your chosen article. A. Construct an alternative argument to that of your selected article. i. After reading the Additional and Scholarly resources ...

1. PHL 111 Milestone Two Worksheet
Use the following guiding questions to help you develop the
remainder of the Argument section and the Counterargument
section of your critical essay. First, answer each of the
questions below to draft your ideas. Then, complete the Outline
for Writing section, using your answers to the questions to help
you draft a paragraph response for each of the sections below.
II. This set of questions is designed to help you draft ideas for
the remaining parts of the Presented Argument section for your
critical essay.
A. Looking at the article that you have chosen, explain how the
argument contains or avoids bias.
i. Does the argument contain or avoid bias? Yes. How? This
article contains bias because the author introduces the topic
with a preconceived notion that online dating is better than
offline dating.
ii. Provide specific examples to support your explanation.
The author points out than online dating is more convenient as
compared to offline dating thus it is the better method of dating.
B. Discuss the credibility of the overall argument and answer
the following:
i. Were the resources upon which the argument is built credible?
No.
· Why or why not?

2. The resources that the argument was built upon are not credible
because they do not provide the cons of offline dating to justify
their claim that online dating is better than offline dating.
·
ii. Does the credibility support or undermine the article’s claims
in any important ways?
· How? The credibility of the article undermines the article in
significant ways because it does not include the cons of online
dating to reveal how they are outweighed by the pros to prove
indeed that online dating is the better form of dating as
compared to offline dating.
Outline for Writing
The argument that I have selected contains bias. It does
this by explicitly stating that offline dating offers significant
benefits as compared to online dating . I have assessed the
credibility of the argument to be credible/not credible because
the resources in the article were credible/not credible in that
they provide a perspective from the authors experiences with
both online and offline dating . The credibility of this
article supports the argument’s claims by revealing the most
significant benefit that offline dating offers which is emotional
connection which is arises when the individuals physically meet
each other .
III. Before answering the questions below and drafting the
Counterargument section of your critical essay, read the articles
listed under “Additional Resources” and “Scholarly Resources”
columns for your article found on the Final Project Topics and
Resources Page in Blackboard. Then, use these additional
resources to craft your own counterargument to the argument
initially presented in your chosen article.
A. Construct an alternative argument to that of your selected

3. article.
i. After reading the Additional and Scholarly resources
associated with your primary article, construct an alternative
argument to the claim being made in your primary article.
ii. What are the premises and conclusion of your argument?
My premise is that offline dating offers essential factors, which
makes it the most significant dating method. This led to the
conclusion that offline dating facilitates the most significant
step of dating which entails physically meeting one another to
assist in the advancement of a relationship especially one that is
intended to be long-lasting.
iii. What evidence or additional research supports the claim you
are making in your argument?
The additional evidence that supports my claim is that offline
dating advances the emotional connection and chemistry
between individuals.
B. Explain the logic and reasoning you are planning to use to
advance your argument.
i. What assumptions and resources can you use to advance your
argument?
The assumption that I am taking into account in supporting this
alternative argument is that offline dating may enable
individuals to learn the actual characters of one another as
opposed to online dating where people are able to provide a
misleading perception about themselves.
ii. Identify any weaknesses in your argument that would require
additional research or support.
One of the weaknesses in my argument is that offline dating can
be time-consuming especially for individuals who are consumed
with their work or studies

4. C. Explain how your previously identified personal experience
with the topic may create emotional influences, values or bias.
My previously identified personal experience with the topic
concerning offline dating vs. online dating may develop bias
because I have had more experiences related to offline dating as
compared to online dating.
Outline for Writing
My claim of my alternative argument is that offline dating is
better than online dating. My premises, is that offline dating
offers essential factors that online dating cannot match. This led
to the conclusion that online dating is the most significant
method of dating. I make this claim because offline dating
facilitates physical meeting of individuals, an essential feature
to develop relationship which online dating does not encompass.
This argument considers that offline dating may enable
individuals to learn the actual characters of one another as
opposed to online dating as an assumption. Some weaknesses in
this argument are offline dating can be time-consuming and
require additional research pertaining to its effectiveness. The
personal experiences that I have identified previously with
regard to this topic may create bias in this argument.
Running Head: MILESTONE ONE WORKSHEET
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MILESTONE ONE WORKSHEET 2

5. Milestone One Worksheet
Name
Institution
Date
Milestone One Worksheet
Introduction
The topic I have chosen to focus on for my final project is
traditional dating versus online dating. To summarize, the topic
and theme presented in the article are concerning the variations
between traditional and online dating. Information regarding the
preference and which one is better than the other is also
examined. The premise or premises for the argument is/are that
various individuals should cease from complying to social
media dating norms concerning dating. They should look for
alternative ways of facilitating dating and not traditional
approaches alone. According to ("Huffpost Is Now A Part Of
Oath") there is no one size fits all formula” and the best dating
approach is attempting different dating strategies which best
addresses your dating needs rather than trying to fit into the
pattern set by a given society. This topic is relevant and being
discussed because of the popularity and impact that online
dating has emerged to have in this technological era. Online
dating is currently part and parcel of the daily lives of many
people. It is this popularity that has enhanced confusion
amongst people, making it a dilemma on which method to apply.
The personal connection I have to this topic is, I actively take
part in online dating, and I cannot remember the last time I
participated in traditional dating. This topic is of particular
interest to me because being an active member of online dating
club, and I feel like I will be in a better position to learn more
about the differences between online and traditional dating.

6. Presented Arguments
The argument being made by my chosen article/artifact is that
one has to make use of both traditional and online dating
approaches if he/she wants to be successful in dating. They are
expected to make use of online and off dating strategies
simultaneously. According to the author, relying on traditional
dating approaches is not sufficient even for an average dater’s
living style. This argument is based on the following key facts,
research, and resources: Authors research and opinions. The
author makes use of her views, and besides, 20 years of
experience in online dating as a coach in supporting her
arguments. However, she does not make references to scholarly
articles or even factual evidence. The logic and reasoning used
to advance this argument is efficiency, opportunities, social
norms, and finally, ways through which online dating
commences currently. For each of the option provided, the
author lists five merits and demerits. Examples include lack of
sense for any individual to lie regarding age and gender.
Considering the premises and conclusion that are advanced in
the article, the logic, and reasoning used to improve the
argument is an inductive argument. Spira's an argument can be
easily be deduced despite that fact that there is no evidence and
factual information given regarding the same. To make her
arguments stronger, the author provides descriptions of the pros
and cons of either dating approach. Understanding and
successfully evaluating the aspects each approach enhances the
knowledge of the methods. Trying different methods until you
meet one that can address your challenges is the only way
through which dating can remain a success. I have the following
questions that are not answered by the article: What factual
data is in place to help determine which dating method is better
than the other? Although I can agree with various aspects of the
information since I have been dating online for quite some time,
I might need factual information to serve as proves of the
author's knowledge. Therefore, a gap or weakness in the article
is absences of accurate and evidence-based information, thus

7. questioning the authenticity and competency of the item.
References
"Huffpost Is Now A Part Of Oath." Huffpost.Com, 2019,
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/online-dating-vs-
offline_b_4037867.
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PHL 111 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of a critical
essay.
Being able to access and apply the proper critical thinking and
reasoning skills is key to being successful in school, your
career, and many aspects of your
personal life. By studying the basic elements involved in
determining the validity of arguments, composing coherent
arguments, and understanding how
personal biases, assumptions, and values influence thinking,
you will become more confident in processing the information
you are presented with on a daily
basis. Critical thinking is, therefore, an essential component of
the educational experience for every student and in all academic
disciplines. In your final project,
you will apply the skills of critical thinking to the examination

8. of an argument you have chosen from the list of potential
artifacts provided. You will examine the
argument’s logic, reasoning, bias, and credibility, and then
apply the same critical thinking skills to developing your own
alternative argument. You will also
reflect on how you can apply this process to other areas and
situations in your life.
The project is divided into two milestones, which will be
submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold
learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules
Three and Five. The final product will be submitted in Module
Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the
following course outcomes:
reasoning, and fact
of arguments
,
and appropriate supporting evidence
-world situations for
informing decision making
Prompt
In Module One, you will select a real-world topic from a

9. provided list to focus your critical essay on. A list of topics is
provided in the Final Project Topics and
Resources section of the course.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed
in your critical essay:
I. Introduction: To begin your essay, you will formally
introduce your chosen real-world topic. As the foundation of
your paper, your introduction should
engage the audience and establish any necessary background.
A. Provide a brief overview of the topic. For example, you
might consider the premise of the conversation and why the
topic is being discussed.
B. Describe any personal connection you have to the topic. Why
is the topic of particular interest to you?
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II. Presented Argument: In this section, you will explore the
argument in your chosen artifact. You will uncover the logical
structure of the argument and
investigate any bias behind its claims.
A. Describe the argument made by the artifact.
B. Identify key facts, research, or resources the argument is
based on. Provide specific examples to support your
identification.
C. Describe the logic and reasoning used to advance the

10. argument and any gaps or weaknesses present. Consider the
premises and conclusion
advanced in the artifact, and the questions that are left
unanswered.
D. Explain how the argument contains or avoids bias. Provide
specific examples to support your explanation.
E. Discuss the credibility of the overall argument. For example,
were the resources the argument was built on credible? Does
this credibility
support or undermine the artifact’s claims in any important
ways?
III. Counterargument: In this section, you will craft a
counterargument to counter the one that was initially presented.
You will support this position with
the critical thinking skills you’ve learned throughout the course.
Note: Your counterargument is not a reflection of your personal
opinion in this matter.
A. Construct an alternative argument to the artifact. Support
your response using the provided resources or additional
research.
B. Explain the logic and reasoning as you craft the argument.
For example, you might consider assumptions and resources.
C. Identify any weaknesses in the argument that would require
additional research or support.
D. Explain how your previously identified personal experience
with the topic may create emotional influences, values, or other
bias.
IV. Application: In this section, you will reflect back on the
process of critical thinking as it relates to this assignment and

11. make connections to its future
application in your everyday life.
A. Describe the process of critical thinking as you applied it to
this assignment. For example, what questions did you ask
yourself when analyzing
the initial argument? How did you answer these questions?
What steps did you take in assessing the strength of the
argument?
B. Explain how you will apply this process in your everyday
life. Provide specific examples to support your explanation.
Milestones
Milestone One: Milestone One Worksheet
In Module Three, you will submit a worksheet that helps you
organize and draft the Introduction section and Parts A, B, and
C of the Presented Argument
section of your final project. This milestone will be graded with
the Milestone One Rubric.
Milestone Two: Milestone Two Worksheet
In Module Five, you will submit a worksheet that helps you
organize and draft Parts D and E of the Presented Argument
section and the entire Counterargument
section of your final project. This milestone will be graded with
the Milestone Two Rubric.
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Final Submission: Critical Essay

12. In Module Seven, you will submit your final project. It should
be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical
elements of the final product. It should
reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the
course, and should include the critical elements from all of the
sections above, including the
Application section. This submission will be graded with the
Final Project Rubric.
Final Project Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your critical essay should be 6 to 8
pages in length with double spacing and 12-point Times New
Roman font. Adhere to APA
guidelines.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs
Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction:
Overview
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
overview expertly balances
brevity with necessary detail
Provides a brief overview of the
topic
Provides an overview of the
topic but overview is too
verbose or contains inaccuracies

13. Does not provide an overview of
the topic
6
Introduction:
Personal Connection
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
description makes cogent
connections between personal
life and the topic
Describes personal connection
to this topic
Describes personal connection
to this topic but description is
cursory or unrelated to the topic
Does not describe any personal
connection to this topic
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Presented Argument:
Argument
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
description is exceptionally clear
and contextualized
Describes the argument made
by the artifact

14. Describes the argument made
but description is cursory,
contains inaccuracies, or is
incomplete
Does not describe the argument
made by the artifact
8
Presented Argument:
Key Facts, Research,
or Resources
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
identification cites specific,
relevant examples to establish a
robust context
Identifies key facts, research, or
resources the argument is based
on and provides specific
examples to support
identification
Identifies key facts, research, or
resources but does not provide
specific examples or examples
provided are illogical
Does not identify key facts,
research, or resources

15. 8
Presented Argument:
Logic and Reasoning
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
description is exceptionally clear
and contextualized
Describes the logic and
reasoning used to advance the
argument and any gaps or
weaknesses present
Describes the logic and
reasoning used to advance the
argument and any gaps or
weaknesses present but
description is cursory, illogical,
or contains inaccuracies
Does not describe the logic and
reasoning used to advance the
argument
8
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Presented Argument:
Bias

16. Meets “Proficient” criteria and
explanation demonstrates
insightful awareness of the
influence of bias on the
argument
Explains how the argument
contains or avoids bias and
provides specific examples to
support explanation
Explains how the argument
contains or avoids bias but
explanation is illogical or
contains inaccuracies or does
not provide specific examples
Does not explain how the
argument contains or avoids
bias
8
Presented Argument:
Credibility
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
discussion demonstrates keen
insight into the factors that
impact credibility
Discusses the credibility of the
overall argument

17. Discusses the credibility of the
overall argument but discussion
is cursory, illogical, or contains
inaccuracies
Does not discuss the credibility
of the overall argument
8
Counterargument:
Alternative Argument
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
argument is exceptionally clear,
contextualized, and supported
Constructs an alternative
argument to the artifact,
supported by the provided
resources or additional research
Constructs an alternative
argument to the artifact but
does not provide specific
support or support provided is
cursory, illogical, or inaccurate
Does not construct an
alternative argument to the
artifact
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Counterargument:

18. Logic and Reasoning
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
explanation demonstrates
sophisticated understanding of
the intricacies of logic and
reasoning
Explains logic and reasoning
used to craft the argument
Explains logic and reasoning
used to craft the argument but
explanation is cursory, illogical,
or contains inaccuracies
Does not explain logic and
reasoning used to craft the
argument
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Counterargument:
Weaknesses
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
identification demonstrates a
nuanced understanding of the
relationship between the
strength of an argument and its
supporting information
Identifies any weaknesses within
the argument that require

19. additional research or support
Identifies any weaknesses within
the argument but identification
is cursory, illogical, or contains
inaccuracies
Does not identify any
weaknesses within the
argument
8
Counterargument:
Bias
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
explanation demonstrates keen
insight into the impact of bias on
an argument
Explains how previously
identified personal experience
with the topic may create
emotional influences, values, or
other bias
Explains how previously
identified personal experience
with the topic may create
emotional influences, values, or
other bias, but explanation is
cursory or illogical
Does not explain how previously

20. identified personal experience
with the topic may create
emotional influences, values, or
other bias
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Application: Critical
Thinking
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
descriptions is exceptionally
clear and contextualized
Describes the process of critical
thinking applied to this
assignment
Describes the process of critical
thinking but description is
cursory, illogical, or contains
inaccuracies
Does not describe the process of
critical thinking
6
5
Application: Everyday
Life

21. Meets “Proficient” criteria and
explanation demonstrates an
astute ability to connect the
process to future application
Explains how the process will be
applied in everyday life,
supporting response with
specific examples
Explains how the process will be
applied in everyday life but does
not provide specific examples or
examples provided are illogical
Does not explain how the
process will be applied in
everyday life
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Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization

22. Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
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Total 100%
Assignment
For your final project in this course, the critical essay, evaluate
the primary article related to your chosen topic for the validity
and credibility of its argument.
“Online dating vs. offline dating - which is better for meeting
partners?” by David Elmers.
Elmers, D. (2018). Online dating vs offline dating – which is
better for meeting partners? Your Hub, 1-3.
https://yourhub.denverpost.com/blog/2018/03/online-dating-vs-
offline-dating-which-is-better-for-meeting-partners/211223/
In addition, construct a counterargument to the claim of the
primary article, using logic and supporting evidence and

23. identifying any bias you bring to the argument. This critical
essay is an expression of all that you have learned and
accomplished in this course. When writing, be sure to revisit the
work that you did in Milestones One and Two, as well as
incorporate the feedback that you received from your peers and
instructor.
To complete this assignment, review the Final Project
Guidelines and Rubricdocument.