The document provides instructions for an assignment on analyzing arguments related to influencer marketing. Students are asked to analyze several sample texts and scholarly articles on influencer marketing and answer questions about the arguments and stances presented in each. They are then instructed to have a group discussion synthesizing the sources and forming their own arguments on influencer marketing. The document concludes by providing guidance on writing inductive, deductive, and analytical thesis statements and outlines various argument structures that could be used.
a day long workshop of elements of argument, building a culture of argument in the classroom, task and learning progressions and effective argument task design
a day long workshop of elements of argument, building a culture of argument in the classroom, task and learning progressions and effective argument task design
Critical and Analytical ThinkingCritical thinkin.docxannettsparrow
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Critical thinkingWord ‘critical’ has positive and negative meaningsThe word ‘critical’ in academia describes your attitude when reading an article/chapterBeing critical means weighing up the arguments for and against a particular point.
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Not just the bad parts
How to think criticallyBe persistent – consider an issue carefully more than onceLook at the evidence for a viewpoint – evaluate it – what are they trying to ‘sell’ me?What are the implications of a view point – is it realistic and rational?Knowing facts and what is right is not what academics is aboutIt is important to identify strengths, satisfactory points and weaknesses when being critical – then you must know why this is soYou should be critical when reading, writing and listening
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Need to fully understand an argument before you can be critical – be confident
Evaluate=what is the value/effectiveness of something, inc. own opinion and supporting each point with evidence
Question the credibility
You are just assessing ideas not learning the answers
Only want informed opinions
Analytical thinkingBeing analytical mean to look deeper into what is being saidDo not take what you read as ‘given’Evaluate what is being argued – do you agree with it?To be analytical is to question what you read
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Not just reading what is said but ‘thinking’ about it
How to think analyticallyThink about the view point in relation to the bigger picture – stand backCompare the same issue from the point of other authors – do their views differ?Should be able to see why authors have arrived at different conclusionsYou should be able to argue why you think one set of view points is preferable to anotherYou should be analytical when reading, writing and listening
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Think about your readings together, put into context
You should be asking why a conclusion has been made – need full understanding for this
Barriers to critical and analytical thinkingBeing critical does not just mean criticiseOur reasoning skills are not objective – we are biased ourselvesReluctance to criticise expertsWanting to know what is right and wrongNot reading deeply enough around a subject – surface knowledge
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Not always black and white there are lots of grey areas in academics
Being analytical and critical is hard work, you have to read carefully and widely
Critical and analytical readingPrepare for critical reading – skim read the introduction and conclusionFind the conclusions first to help clarify the rest of the readingWhat is the underlying argument/ view point?Question hidden agendas or assumptionsTheory can help fill in the gaps – what is theory?
- set of ideas to explain why something happens and predict outcomes in the futureArguments are often based on theory but an argument is not always a theory
Critical and analytical readingWhere is the evidence for a view point?Check references – are they presented accurately and are they credible? - evaluate that evidence –.
1000 - 1500 word argumentative essay PROMPT Is putting yourse.docxalisondakintxt
1000 - 1500 word argumentative essay
PROMPT: Is putting yourself first a good approach to life?
FAQ
· How should I get started?
· Have the Personal Responsibility and Critical Thinking Rubrics open in front of you. Your grade will be assessed according to these two rubrics. Scroll down for these rubrics.
· Some questions to ask yourself as you are brainstorming: What does "putting yourself first" mean as you see it? What are the consequences of living this way? How would you describe the opposite of "putting yourself first"? If you had to choose between them, which way of life is better? Do you have to choose between them? If you disagree with your friend who thinks life is about putting oneself first as much as possible whenever possible, how would you persuade your friend that life is not a selfish or self-indulgent pursuit? How do you justify that your own actions are altruistic, and to what end do you pursue acts in the interest of others? Do you do so with the same passion as you do endeavors that fulfill a want or a need in your own life? Once you have entertained the above questions, carve out a thesis statement that states clearly whether or not "put yourself first" is a good approach to life and why.
· Early in your essay, describe how you understand "putting yourself first". It's important to define how you view this way of life before either advocating for it or rejecting it.
· Look up any information that you may need to check your biases. Suppose you intend to argue that rich people get ahead because they do not donate to charity. You might first explore studies to verify whether or not this is true. Who gives more to charity, the rich or the poor?
Have the facts.
· Argue for your thesis throughout your essay.
· Address objections to your position.
· How should this essay relate to Chapter 2?
· When writing this essay, you are not required to discuss the theories of meaning from Chapter 2 unless you find them relevant to "put yourself first". Focus the entirety of your essay on "put yourself first" and direct alternatives to this way of life as you draw upon the "big picture" from Chapter 2, that is the consequences of having a theory of meaning at all.
· In drafting this essay, I recommend that you also read section 8-3 of The Big Questions and the 1000 Word Philosophy link that I have posted below. Scroll, scroll.
· How many sources do I need to cite?
· You
must site some sources. See the Evidence component of the Critical Thinking Rubric. Though there is no minimum number of cited sources beyond our textbook, sometimes you need to refer to other source material in making your argument. Whenever you discuss content that should be backed up with a source, be sure to incorporate accurate sources and cite them.
· What format and style of citation should I use?
Use MLA. Academic philosophers use Chicago Manual. If you continue studies in philosophy, you will learn Chicago Manual; however, fo.
History 1378 Essay #1Professor SbardellatiSpring 2022Your SusanaFurman449
History 1378 Essay #1
Professor Sbardellati
Spring 2022
Your assignment is to construct a 5-6 page essay in response to one of the following questions. This essay is worth 25% of your overall grade in this course. It is due on Blackboard by 11:59pm on Friday, March 4. Late papers will be docked 1 point (from a max of 25, meaning the penalty is 4%) for each day they are late.
Specifications and guidelines:
Your paper must be based entirely on course material from weeks 1-6. Therefore, you are expected to utilize the podcasts and course readings (Contending Voices and U.S.: A Narrative History) but forbidden from using any other sources for this exam. Papers that incorporate outside sources will automatically receive failing grades. Furthermore, you must cite your sources. When citing a podcast, if paraphrasing, a parenthetical reference to the episode number will suffice; for example: (Episode 4). If you are directly quoting a podcast, include the episode number and the time stamp when the quote begins; for example: (Episode 9, 22:50). When citing U.S.: A Narrative History, please use a parenthetical reference with lead author and page number; for example: (Davidson, 411). When citing the essays in Contending Voices, the standard author/page number will suffice; for example: (Hollitz, 87). When citing the primary documents in Contending Voices, please also include the source number; for example (Hollitz, Source 5, 108). You do not need to include a works cited page since you are utilizing only course materials for this assignment. Your paper must be double-spaced, with standard 12-point font and normal margins.
This is a formal essay assignment. It will be marked based on the strength of your argument, your analysis of course materials, and the quality of your writing. The best papers will draw from a variety of course sources, and will incorporate close analysis of at least one or two primary documents. As with any essay you would write in university, we expect to see: a strong thesis statement which communicates your core argument; a well-structured and organized body of the paper that advances your argument via analysis of course materials; and a formal conclusion that not only ties the argument together, but elaborates on its significance.
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2. Assess the ways in which Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Upton Sinclair responded to the Great Depression. What assumptions and values guided each of their approaches? What were the merits and shortcomings of the solutions they each put forward? Of course n ...
CRITICAL THINKING1Michael PriebeSouthern New Hampshire UMargenePurnell14
CRITICAL THINKING 1
Michael Priebe
Southern New Hampshire University
ENG-122
Prof Bacho
10/03/2021
Critical Thinking
Introduction
Critical thinking is the main idea in this discussion, which is the intellectually disciplined process of skillfully and actively conceptualizing. In addition, it deals with the application, synthesizing, and evaluation of the information gathered from or generated by observation. There is an examination that is done concerning structures of thought implicit in all reasoning. Critical thinking entails being responsive to all variable that is subject to the matter. This is incorporated in a family of interwoven modes of thinking.
As discussed earlier, critical thinking is comprised of the questioning and evaluation of the information. Critical thinking as an argument contributes to the capability to ensure that solving information is done by use of various contexts ( Smith , 2019 p. 499). The assessment of the data is a more complicated but still very much important process. One can utilize the CRAAP test to determine that information and sources are reliable. When using critical thinking to evaluate information, there is a need for clarification of thinking to oneself and even to other individuals. It is a process that is composed of seeking questions and giving the answer to those probing questions. For instance, a good example is the logic questions that might have been discussed before.
Evaluation is very crucial in critical thinking that entails mainly assessment of the arguments. Thoughts and ideas. The points of view are essential for the development of students as autonomous thinkers. Learning how analysis is done and critically evaluating statements also assists in the growth of a sound framework (Wechsler, 2018 p. 114). This is mainly done to incite testing of own opinions and ensure the advancement of points of view. The analysis of critical thinking is comprised of steps that are involved.
The first step is identifying problems or issues, followed by a definition of the problem that is done with a clear and concise statement of the problem. Thirdly, gathering vital information is done, assessing credibility and accuracy of the information, and supporting evidence are performed. Moreover, data analysis is done, followed by looking at reasons and leading causes of complications ( Kozikolu , 2019 p. 111).
Conclusion
Critical thinking has been termed as the ability to analyses information objectively and finally creates a reasoned judgment. The complex information is broken down into more essential parts. It is a mental process that entails the evaluation of data, which later interpretation is made to make a sound judgment.
References
Kozikoglu, I. (2019). Investigating Critical Thinking in Prospective Teachers: Metacognitive Skills, Problem Solving Skills and Academic Self-Efficacy. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 10(2), 111-130.
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2. Task
1. What is each text’s stand on influencer marketing?
2. Identify the structure of the arguments of each text.
3. What rhetorical appeals are used? Are they effective?
4. For deductive texts, write ONE syllogism.
5. What arguments do you form based on all of the reading
sources regarding influencer marketing?
6. State clearly your opinion and three main points.
3. Sample Texts
1. Influencers vs. Opinion Leaders: Whom to Trust? https://www.cision.com/us/2018/07/influencers-vs-
opinion-leaders/
2. Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) vs Influencers – Who Suits Your Campaign? https://pmyb.co.uk/key-
opinion-leaders-kols-vs-influencers-who-suits-your-campaign/
3. How Effective Is Influencer Marketing? https://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/email-
marketing/2019/02/how-effective-is-influencer-marketing/
4. 80% of marketers find influencer marketing effective https://www.smartinsights.com/online-
pr/influencer-marketing-effectiveness/
5. Are Social Media Influencers Worth The Investment?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/08/21/are-social-media-influencers-worth-
the-investment/#7a7412a4f452
6. The Rise and Fall of the Social Media Influencer https://marketinginsidergroup.com/influencer-
marketing/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-social-media-influencer/
7. Unpopular opinion: Influencer marketing works better without influencers
https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/marketing/146269/unpopular-opinion-influencer-marketing-works-
better-without-influencers
4. Scholarly Texts:
1. #Sponsored: The Emergence of Influencer
Marketing https://trace.tennessee.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3010&context=utk_chanhonoproj
2. The Rise of Social Media Influencer Marketing on Lifestyle Branding: A Case Study of Lucie Fink
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/communications/journal/wp-
content/uploads/sites/153/2017/12/Fall2017Journal.pdf#page=77
3. Disclosing Instagram Influencer Advertising: The Effects of Disclosure Language on Advertising Recognition, Attitudes,
and Behavioral Intent https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15252019.2017.1366885
4. Influencer identification in Twitter networks of destination marketing organizations
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JHTT-09-2016-0057/full/html
5. Marketing through Instagram influencers: the impact of number of followers and product divergence on brand
attitude https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02650487.2017.1348035
6. #SPONSORED – INFLUENCER MARKETING ON INSTAGRAM : AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF SPONSORSHIP
DISCLOSURE, PRODUCT PLACEMENT, TYPE OF INFLUENCER AND THEIR INTERPLAY ON CONSUMER RESPONSES
https://essay.utwente.nl/72442/
7. Influencer Marketing: How Message Value and Credibility Affect Consumer Trust of Branded Content on Social
Mediahttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15252019.2018.1533501
6. Thesis Statement Writing
Inductive reasoning presents facts and then wraps them up with
a conclusion.
Deductive reasoning presents a clear stand/opinion and then
provides supportive facts or examples.
7. Inductive Reasoning: Writing the Introduction
Orient reader to purpose
Address the scope
Possible generalizations
Question
Speculation (maybe, perhaps; some think X and others think Y)
Both
By end, reader has a general idea of the topic and the direction (the stance)
Reader does not know your bottom line or conclusion
8. Introduction and Question Strategy
Since Dolly, the cloned sheep, was born in 1997, cloning has become a
controversial issue. People are concerned not only about cloned animals,
but about human cloning, because it involves many ethical problems. The
latest scientific discoveries indicate that cloning can bring humans many
benefits. But it can also create problems. So, it is necessary to carefully
consider the question whether cloning, especially human cloning,
should be encouraged or not.
9. Inductive Reasoning Thesis
Statement
Thesis statement is derives from a research question written into
declarative form.
Research question: Should cloning be encouraged?
Thesis Statement: So, it is necessary to carefully consider the
question whether cloning, especially human cloning, should be
encouraged or not.
10. Practice: Turn the following research questions into
inductive reasoning thesis statement.
1. Is influencer Marketing effective?
2. Does influencer marketing impact sales?
3. Do people still believe in influencer marketing?
11. Theses Statements
Analytical Thesis Statement (analyse)
•Example 1: An analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing
counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular
backgrounds.
•Example 2: In modern times, yoga is often viewed as an activity exclusively for women, but its
history shows that it was developed primarily by men.
Argumentative: Deductive Thesis Statement (argue)
•Example 1: Korean food needs to be recognized along side other world cuisines because of its
extensive history, its interesting use of ingredients, and its unique distinction from other Asian
cuisines.
•Example 2: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community
service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global
awareness.
12. Practice: Thesis Statement Writing
Based on the texts read and your synthesis, write
the following theses statements:
Deductive
Inductive
Analytical
13. Practice: Thesis Statement Writing
Write ONE Deductive
Social media influencers are becoming more influential because of their authenticity,
precise marketing, and wide consumer reach.
Influencer marketing is dying because it lacks authencity, trustworthiness, legitimacy, and
influencers-turned into advertising agencies.
Write ONE Inductive
It is necessary to carefully consider the question whether influencer marketing is
beneficial to both companies and consumers and, should be encouraged or not.
It remains questionable whether consumers are still buying social media influencers’
trustworthiness, authenticity, and legitimacy.
14. Write ONE analytical
An analysis of the fall of macro influencers in the aspects of authenticity
of reviews and opinions, trustworthiness, and success criterion.
Influencer marketing rose very quickly but studies revealed that its
popularity and usefulness are declining due to authencity or reviews and
opinion, trustworthiness, and success criterion.
15. What’s the difference between analytical and
argumentative paper?
The key difference between these writing types is that the argumentative
research paper demonstrates an attempt to convince your audience of the
solidity of a particular view you have on a subject.
On the other hand, the research paper of analytical type is an effort to make use
of your research to provide an objective picture of what information is known
about the subject.
The common point in both research paper types is that you’re required to conduct a
thorough research of trustworthy and credible sources.
19. Persuasive/Argumentative Writing Structures
EFFECT CAUSE 1 CAUSE 2 CAUSE 3 CONCLUSION
SIMPLE CAUSE COMPLEX CAUSE COMPLEX EFFECT
CAUSE EFFECT
CAUSE 1
CAUSE 2 EFFECT
CAUSE 3
EFFECT 1
CAUSE EFFECT 2
EFFECT 3
In discussing cause and effect, we are discussing why things happen. The
relationship between the two may range from simple to complex.
20. Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
Structures
PROBLEM
EVALUATION
OF PROBLEM
SOLUTIONS (1,
2, 3)
EVALUATION
OF SOLUTIONS
CONCLUSION
In the problem/solution structure, a problem is described and a
solution is proposed. There may be more than one possible solution,
and you may consider all noteworthy solutions, and evaluate them.
You could also look at a problem in the past and describe and
evaluate the attempts to solve it.
21. Arguments
By understanding how an argument is structured, you can:
• use the structure of the argument to focus reading.
• improve comprehension by understanding how one part
of an argument links to another.
• apply this understanding to model your own arguments.
23. Critical Thinking Checklist
•Could you elaborate further?
•Could you give me an example?
•Could you illustrate what you mean?
Clarity
•How could we check on that?
•How could we find out if that is true?
•How could we verify or test that?
Accuracy
•Could you be more specific?
•Could you give me more details?
•Could you be more exact?
Precision
•How does that relate to the problem?
•How does that bear on the question?
•How does that help us with the issue?
Relevance
•What factors make this a difficult problem?
•What are some of the complexities of this question?
•What are some of the difficulties to deal with?
Depth
24. Critical Thinking Checklist
•Do we need to look at this from another perspective?
•Do we need to consider another point of view?
•Do we need to look at this in other ways?
Breadth
•Does all this make sense together?
•Does your first paragraph fit in with your last?
•Does what you say follow from the evidence?
Logic
•Is this the most important problem to consider?
•Is this the central idea to focus on?
•Which of these facts are most important?
Significance
•Do I have any vested interest in this issue?
•Am I sympathetically representing the viewpoints of others?
Fairness
25. Internal Consistency
•The best argument is a clear one. All your research on the topic will be for
nothing if your points are not clearly made.
Stating the point
•The arguments used in a line of reasoning you use must be clearly
connected and point to a common conclusion.
Clarity and internal consistency
•Effectively evaluating other points of view helps strengthen your own
arguments.
Opposing arguments
•Your argument is only as clear as the words use to explain it.
Precision
26. Clarity and Consistency
•All arguments should support the thesis and lead to a common conclusion.
Logical consistency
•Multiple reasons can be grouped by main points and then concluded
throughout the body of the essay.
Intermediate conclusions
•Provide short summaries of points and evidence.
Summative and logical conclusions
•Consider the in which you organize arguments in order to best support your
conclusion.
Logical order
27. Structuring Arguments
Use a separate paragraph to analyze each specific point, or if these
can be stated briefly, each set of related points.
Check that paragraphs are sequenced in the best possible order for
bringing out your line of reasoning to your reader.
Use the first or last lines of your paragraphs to help indicate the flow of
your argument to the reader.
28. Language for writing
Introducing a line of reasoning
Certain words are used to signal the opening
of the argument.
• first
• first of all
• to begin
• first and foremost
• at the outset
• initially
• I will start by
I will start by arguing that Feng Shui is
important to every aspect of our lives and is
not simply a question of decorative art.
Adding similar reasons
Certain words can be used to indicate that new
information is being introduced that further reinforces
the direction of the line of reasoning.
• also
• in addition
• too
• similarly
• furthermore
• moreover
Similarly, the Chinese martial arts are not merely
about fighting, but offer tools for understanding mind
and motivation.
29. Language for writing
Adding different reasons
At other times, you may choose to reinforce the
overall argument by adding new and different
reasons.
• in addition
• as well as
• not only
• but also
Not only can Feng Shui help to guard your
health, it is believed to protect and enhance
your wealth and prosperity.
Strengthening the argument
Authors can use words in order to indicate
that they believe a reason is particularly good,
or that its addition to the line of reasoning
makes a more convincing case.
• furthermore
• moreover
• indeed
• what is more
• such as
Furthermore, Feng Shui is used in business in
order to help keep customers and employees
happy.
30. Language for writing
Rebutting alternative arguments
It is typical to introduce alternative points
of view in order to disprove them or
indicate their weaknesses. Normally you
would expect the author to show why
their own point of view is the more
convincing.
• however
• on the other hand
• nonetheless
• notwithstanding this
However, many practitioners of Feng Shui are
also scientists.
Introducing alternative arguments
A strong argument will usually critically evaluate
alternative perspectives or points of view. By doing so,
authors show readers that they have considered
other possibilities .
• alternatively
• others argue that
• in might be argued that
• It might be argued that
Feng Shui has not been proven through rigorous
scientific research.
31. Language for writing
Contrasting and contradicting
When other arguments are being considered,
the author may move back and forth
between their own point of view and
opposing arguments.
• although...
• conversely
• by contrast
• on the one hand...
• on the other hand...
• in factOn the one hand there are those who argue
that Feng Shui is based on mysterious
principles such as yin and yang, that people
in the West cannot understand. On the other
hand are those who argue that Feng Shui is
based on common sense and therefore
suitable for everyone.
Expressing results and consequences
After several reasons have been considered, the
author should draw out how these should be
interpreted as a whole. as a result
• as a consequence
• hence
• thus
• consequently
• because of this
As a result, we can see that the rules governing
Feng Shui at work are similar to those that apply in
the home.
32. Language for writing
concluding
All the reasons and evidence presented should lead towards
the conclusion.
• therefore
• in conclusion
• thus
• thus, we can see...
In conclusion, Feng Shui in not a decorative art but is, rather,
a sophisticated system for arranging our surroundings so that
we are in greater balance and harmony with the outer world.