Preview

Legacy: Critical Thinking and Business Cornerstone Note

Good Essays
Open Document
Open Document
756 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Legacy: Critical Thinking and Business Cornerstone Note
BA 3300 – BUSINESS CORNERSTONE
NOTE: 6th edition. Assessing Sweatshirts from Sweatshop

You will use the critical thinking skills you have been developing to identify violations of the Universal Intellectual Standards and Logical Fallacies in the essay, “Sweatshirts from Sweatshops” on pages 406-408 of your textbook.

On pages 387-402 of your textbook, you will meet Tanya, Kevin, Elise and Dalton, Tanya encounters a series of discussions—the first with Kevin and the second with Elise and Dalton. The textbook describes how to critically assess the arguments in these discussions (Kevin and Elise and Dalton). Use these ONLY as examples for how to use critical thinking skills.

In addition, you will want to review the Universal Intellectual Standards on pages 335-346 and the Logical Fallacies on pages 396-399 in the textbook.

Individual Exercise 1: You are to assess the arguments made in the essay, “Sweatshirts from Sweatshops,” found on pages 406-408.

Instructions:
Read “Sweatshirts from Sweatshops” on pages 406-408 and complete the following:
• Part 1 – Applying the Universal Intellectual Standards o Provide specific examples from the essay that violate one or more of the Universal Intellectual Standards on pp. 335-346 o Specify what is needed to correct the error. o Minimum of TWO errors must be correctly identified to earn a passing grade (35 points) on this part. To earn an excellent grade (50 points), you must correctly identify FOUR errors and specifically state what is needed to correct each.
• Part 2 – Identifying Logical Fallacies o Provide specific examples from the essay that are considered logical fallacies from the list provided on pages 362-399 of the textbook. o Explain WHY the essay is flawed by describing the logical fallacy by name and applying the fallacy to the statement. o Minimum of TWO logical fallacies must be correctly identified to earn a passing grade (35 points) on this part. To earn an excellent grade (50
Continue Reading
View Writing Issues

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Operation Management
    • 828 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Operation Management

    This exam is to be completed as an individual assignment. Each question is from a corresponding chapter. For example, question 1 is from Chapter 1 and so on. Write 2-3 paragraphs for each of the four questions you choose to answer. In addition to your textbook, you should use and cite at least one other credible source and/or case study for each of the four questions you answer.…

    • 828 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    2014 DBQ Rubric
    • 372 Words
    • 4 Pages

    2014 DBQ Rubric

    Essay does not synthesize the argument, evidence, analysis of documents, and context into a coherent and persuasive essay by accomplishing items listed in the 1…

    • 372 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Impact Hammurabi's Code of Laws and Egyptians Be Human
    • 498 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Impact Hammurabi's Code of Laws and Egyptians Be Human

    Select a minimum of TWO [2] primary-source documents [easier if a contrast] from the list on Blackboard HICC 101 course package as a basis to answer the central questions listed below. In other words, answer the question using evidence from what the authors at the time thought about these issues. Always clearly state your idea first, and then quote from the source. REMEMBER: the term “quote” should be restricted to a verb form. You are quoting the text, but if you refer to the text, don’t say “In this quote”; refer to the “statement” or “text.” All quotations from the primary sources must state the author’s last name (or title of book) and page number in parentheses directly following the quote. You will need to quote the most significant passages in order to support your claims. Keep the length of all quotations to a minimum, and make certain that you interpret and point out the meaning of the text [texts are never obvious]. Quote only what you can explain: quotations are only evidence for the points you already make! In order to reflect on a document you will have to quote it several times. Never quote your professor or class notes; they only teach you the material so you can find evidence in published texts, like your text book, which you can choose to quote in a limited way, but is not necessary. This assignment is your analysis of the primary sources (thus: never begin or end a paragraph with a quotation), and always interpret and explain the quotation in light of the idea that you have made. A good paragraph (in a nut shell) has one central idea, the idea is explained, then evidence is suggested (quote), then interpretation, then conclusion of the idea.…

    • 498 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Bu204 – 02 Unit 2
    • 778 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Bu204 – 02 Unit 2

    1. A representative of the American clothing industry recently made the following statement: “Workers in Asia often work in sweatshop conditions earning only pennies an hour. American workers are more productive and as a result earn higher wages. In order to preserve the dignity of the American workplace, the government should enact legislation banning imports of low-wage Asian clothing.” Answer the following: (10 points)…

    • 778 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Where Sweatshops Are A Dream Analysis
    • 114 Words
    • 1 Page

    Where Sweatshops Are A Dream Analysis

    In many literary pieces, both fiction and nonfiction, imagery plays a large part in the development of the piece. In “Where Sweatshops Are a Dream” Nicholas D. Kristof uses imagery to further enhance his ideas and beliefs on the subject of sweatshops in poverty ridden countries. While his views could be considered highly controversial they also bring up some important points that can be greatly informative to those who don’t know about the topic. He uses his talented writing skills to vocalize his point in a sophisticated and believable manner. With the use of imagery Kristof strengthens his article and displays his belief that, despite the popular belief, sweatshops can benefit poverty ridden countries.…

    • 114 Words
    • 1 Page
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Bu204 Unit 2
    • 779 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Bu204 Unit 2

    1. A representative of the American clothing industry recently made the following statement: “Workers in Asia often work in sweatshop conditions earning only pennies an hour. American workers are more productive and as a result earn higher wages. In order to preserve the dignity of the American workplace, the government should enact legislation banning imports of low-wage Asian clothing.” Answer the following: (10 points)…

    • 779 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Sweatshirts from Sweatshops
    • 481 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Sweatshirts from Sweatshops

    In the essay “Sweatshirts from Sweatshops” pertaining Cromwell College sweatshirts, the information gathered was from Cromwell Clarion, the school paper. An “investigation” report was made by the WorldWeave Foundation (a nonprofit organization funded by American garment workers’ union). The first violation of the Universal Intellectual Standards is the accuracy. The statistics of how many minors and females for the company’s total workers is not validated through a non-biased party. UNICEF is a good source to get demographic data in industrial settings and they are more reliable than a union’s statistics. Also, when the author was stating “children who appeared to be as young as eleven or twelve working with dangerous fabric-cutting machines,” that is purely subjective. Nothing was done to verify their ages, they could have been underdeveloped teenaged young people.…

    • 481 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Fallacies on Sweatshop
    • 689 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Fallacies on Sweatshop

    “The vast majority of Transterra’s college apparel is manufactured in a factory in Honduras which employs primarily women and children who operate under horrific conditions.” The author is violating the intellectual standards of precision and breadth. The author does not provide enough details to emphasis that the company employs primarily women and children. It could be possible that everyone has a different meaning to horrific conditions. In other countries it is a daily culture to see females and young children in work environments. Therefore, we must be opened minded about other cultures on their point of view in the labor industry.…

    • 689 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Age of Enlightenment and Course Materials
    • 1471 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Age of Enlightenment and Course Materials

    The purpose of this assignment is to help you develop the critical thinking skills necessary to write a basic, college-level analytical essay. You may type directly into this file and then upload when finished. Remember that you need to connect what you read in the book to what you are learning from other course materials to complete you answers.…

    • 1471 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Mapping an Argument
    • 1277 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Mapping an Argument

    Overall Comments:Hi Kimberly,Thank you so much for turning in this assignment. You have offered a competent mapping of the articles. You have generally identified the issues, premises, and conclusions and offered a substantive explanation for each. Your post is addresses all points in the assignment. Better organization of the writing would have strengthened the paper. Several mechanical and formatting changes are present. See comments above and in the text for specifics.Good work on this assignment! I hope this assignment has helped you clarify concepts relating to analyzing arguments to identify the issues, premises, and conclusions.…

    • 1277 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Ideal Sweatshop
    • 656 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Ideal Sweatshop

    “The Myth of the Ethical Shopper” by Michael Hobbes is a piece that was posted in the Highline: Huffington Post. Hobbes argues that the ethical shopper no longer exists and for reasons he drones on about, will never exist again. American brands have been outsourcing their sweatshops for decades, which will be discussed in “The Ideal Sweatshop.” However, Hobbes brings a new element into the mix, because the countries that are being outsourced to have to produce clothing for their own populations as well the problem becomes unsustainable. In the example of China whose population is practically tripled Hobbes is essentially passing off the blame. When the subject of child labor is discussed this topic is of particular relevance “factories in developing…

    • 656 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    The Changing West
    • 725 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The Changing West

    The essay does not fulfill the assignment. Content is not developed and ideas are confusing. The essay…

    • 725 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Better Essays

    Ethics and morales in the supploy chain
    • 1245 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Ethics and morales in the supploy chain

    In This paper I will cover how ethics morals and laws impact the people in the supply chain of making clothing. I will cover how the introduction of labor unions has impacted the working conditions and the lives of the workers in the garment making industry. I will also go over what you as a consumer can do to ensure that the products you buy are not adding to the problem.…

    • 1245 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Better Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Examples Of Logical Fallacies In Education
    • 818 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Examples Of Logical Fallacies In Education

    Abstract This paper offers a brief explanation of the types of fallacies of an argument and an in-depth focus on logical fallacies. This paper will also identify four education-related examples of logical fallacies as well as discussions from each example on how they represent flawed interpretations that facilitate sensible arguments to others. Explanation of Logical Fallacies in Education Research shows that logical fallacies are observed in arguments through three categories: as material content, through misstatement of the facts; in the wording, through incorrect use of terms; or in form, through the use of inappropriate methods of assumption (Fallacy, 2014). Fallacies are also categorized as material, verbal, or formal; whereas the…

    • 818 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Interpersonal Relations
    • 970 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Interpersonal Relations

    * Know at least 4 fallacies discussed and how they distinguish from another ( fallacy of overgeneralization, fallacy of should etc. )…

    • 970 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More