Difference between revisions of "Fall 2010 Critical Thinking Research Topics"
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[[Ethics of Protest]] | [[Ethics of Protest]] | ||
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*Are there ethically unacceptable ways to protest? (2)Aaron, Jason, Blake | *Are there ethically unacceptable ways to protest? (2)Aaron, Jason, Blake | ||
[[Refusal of Medical Treatment by Conscience]] | [[Refusal of Medical Treatment by Conscience]] | ||
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*Should medical professionals be allowed to refuse to perform procedures which violate their conscience? (8)Madison, Megan, Emily, Kelly, Jon | *Should medical professionals be allowed to refuse to perform procedures which violate their conscience? (8)Madison, Megan, Emily, Kelly, Jon | ||
[[Obesity]] | [[Obesity]] | ||
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*What are the best explanations for obesity? (5)Ellie, Claire, Trevor | *What are the best explanations for obesity? (5)Ellie, Claire, Trevor | ||
[[Gun Control]] | [[Gun Control]] | ||
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*Should gun control be increased? (4)Anna, Gabe | *Should gun control be increased? (4)Anna, Gabe | ||
[[Media Violence]] | [[Media Violence]] | ||
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*Does watching violent media have an effect on people? (11)Gordon, Jeff, Cody, Ian | *Does watching violent media have an effect on people? (11)Gordon, Jeff, Cody, Ian | ||
[[Guantanamo]] | [[Guantanamo]] | ||
| + | *What, if anything, should be done about Guantanamo? (5)Hanley, Lauren, Chandler | ||
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| + | ==Finding Format== | ||
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| + | A "finding" is just a particular result of research work. An article, book, website, report, etc. can each be a "finding" it you decide that the source '''plays some significant role in the inquiry.''' When you are ready to post a finding, click on the edit tab above, copy from the line below through the four dash ("-") signs, and then paste it in for each finding you plan to post. | ||
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| + | ===Finding Title=== | ||
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| + | (For example, "Harms of Global Warming" or "General Book on Global Warming". Consider subtitles to give your finding some specificity) | ||
| − | + | '''Finding and Link''' (Citation in MLA format, with enduring link if possible, at least with as much publication information as you have.) | |
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| + | '''Summary/Reconstruction''' (Identify key ideas, reconstruct arguments and explanations, indicate the ''type'' of information you found -- research, news, background, editorial, etc. Pay particular attention to the point of view of the source or publication.) | ||
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| + | '''Your Name''' | ||
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Revision as of 18:36, 22 October 2010
Fall 2010 Critical Thinking Topics
- Are there ethically unacceptable ways to protest? (2)Aaron, Jason, Blake
Refusal of Medical Treatment by Conscience
- Should medical professionals be allowed to refuse to perform procedures which violate their conscience? (8)Madison, Megan, Emily, Kelly, Jon
- What are the best explanations for obesity? (5)Ellie, Claire, Trevor
- Should gun control be increased? (4)Anna, Gabe
- Does watching violent media have an effect on people? (11)Gordon, Jeff, Cody, Ian
- What, if anything, should be done about Guantanamo? (5)Hanley, Lauren, Chandler
Finding Format
A "finding" is just a particular result of research work. An article, book, website, report, etc. can each be a "finding" it you decide that the source plays some significant role in the inquiry. When you are ready to post a finding, click on the edit tab above, copy from the line below through the four dash ("-") signs, and then paste it in for each finding you plan to post.
Finding Title
(For example, "Harms of Global Warming" or "General Book on Global Warming". Consider subtitles to give your finding some specificity)
Finding and Link (Citation in MLA format, with enduring link if possible, at least with as much publication information as you have.)
Summary/Reconstruction (Identify key ideas, reconstruct arguments and explanations, indicate the type of information you found -- research, news, background, editorial, etc. Pay particular attention to the point of view of the source or publication.)
Your Name
