Assignment: Critical Thinking
Instructions
Learning Objectives
A. Examine the process involved with problem formulation.
B. Apply critical thinking to problem identification.
C. Evaluate ethical implications of a decision.
Prompt:
Choose an editorial article (An editorial is an article that presents the writer's opinion on an issue supported with facts) from the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. Browse the library and choose an editorial that addresses a business issue that interests you.
Instructions:
Write an essay describing the following:
A. Citation of the article and a brief summary of its contents
B. What are the premise(s) in the article?
C. What evidence is presented? Is it credible?
D. Can you independently verify the evidence presented?
E. How are counterarguments addressed?
F. Does the writer represent a particular interest?
G. How is language used to develop the argument?
H. Do you detect any errors in knowledge, evidence, or thinking?
I. Does the writer use any types of appeals or commit any fallacies?
J. Overall, how compelling is this article?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.