Module 2d Activity (1-2 hours)

This activity contains a worksheet that lets you practice logic.  This activity could take 30-90 minutes.

You will identify premises, conclusions, and forms, and determine whether arguments are valid or sound. 

The activity is based on the Module 2d Video Lecture Logic.

To complete the activity,

1. Download:

5a_Argument Tool and Logical Fallacies.doc Download 5a_Argument Tool and Logical Fallacies.doc

Evaluating Arguments Valid Sound Flow Chart.pdf Download Evaluating Arguments Valid Sound Flow Chart.pdf

Evaluating Arguments Practice.doc Download Evaluating Arguments Practice.doc

2. Edit the Evaluating Arguments Practice document to answer the questions listed there. Please read the directions carefully.

3. Change the name of the file to include your name, and upload the finished Practice sheet here.

Note: You are encouraged to work together on this activity in study groups or via the Content Questions Discussion Board, and to answer other people's questions.

This assignment will be graded on completion, not on which answers you get correct.  Answer every question and do your best to answer each one correctly.  Be sure to mark the conclusion and premises of each argument.Put a question mark next to the answers you are unsure of, and ask your questions on the Discussion Board.