Assignment #4: Validity, Soundness, Strength, Enthymemes

Begin reading and reviewing the exercises in Van Cleave, 1.3; and 1.6-1.9

Assignment #3 The nature of an argument

1. Read Van Cleave (see the link to the left), 1.1-1.2.  In your notebook dedicated to this class, do all of the exercises.  Bring questions/comments to class.

Assignment #2: Critical Thinking Theory

 Read:

1. Introduction to Critical Thinking (Oklahoma State U.)

Assignment #1: Handout CL, syllabus, defining CT

 Welcome to the seminar!

Things to do

1. Research the phrase "critical thinking."  Find a definition that strikes you as inclusive and instructive and bring it to class in a dedicated notebook.

2. Review Handout CL and the syllabus.