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Hello all!  In this discussion forum, we will be looking at logical fallacies. These are all around us and we often overlook them! Before you complete the assignments for this unit, be sure to read through the outcomes and supplementary materials provided! You will especially want to pay special attention to the Critical Thinking PowerPoint. We will be looking at how the writers and creators of advertising use logical fallacies in their work.
Initial Post
After viewing the Critical Thinking Fundamentals PowerPoint.pptxOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader  Critical Thinking Fundamentals PowerPoint.pptxOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader do some internet research and locate an advertisement that uses one of the two logical fallacies explained in the PowerPoint. You can use a print advertisement or a television, radio, or internet commercial.
In your initial post, share your link to the commercial you chose. Then address the following:
Why did you choose this advertisement? (USLO 4.2)
What logical fallacy was used in the commercial? (USLO 4.2)
How did they use and show this fallacy? (USLO 4.2)
How effective was the fallacy for the commercial? (USLO 4.2)
As a writer, how can you use critical thinking to ensure that your points are clear and logical? (USLO 4.1)
Your initial response should have your informed input and should be at least 100 words. Your input should be in your own words, demonstrating your understanding and comprehension of the topic. When referring to the Critical Thinking PowerPoint, remember to include an in-text citation and reference in APA 7th-edition format. See examples below.
Response Posts
Then, return to the discussion assignment on a second and third day to respond to your peers’ posts. Your responses should be substantive and generate discussion to further explore the topic(s). You can respond to your instructor or your classmates’ posts for credit. Each response post should be at least 75 words each, and you should respond to two of your peers
Unit Discussion Requirements
As part of your learning experience, active participation in discussions is essential. An important part of the final grade will be based on your participation. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation in the discussion forum that corresponds to the grading rubric.
The initial post and responses should be in your own words and demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, and expected level of knowledge. Initial posts and replies should be in complete sentences and in paragraph form. You should not have bullet points as they are not in complete sentences or paragraph form. Copy-pasting may result in a zero.
To fully address the chosen prompt, you will refer to the topical outline of the course syllabus that corresponds with the prompt you select. This will help guide you in demonstrating your understanding of the content while providing a thorough and detailed discussion post. Each prompt or response to a prompt should be more than a few sentences to demonstrate critical thinking. Initial posts must include a minimum of one APA 7th edition style in-text citations and full matching references of appropriate reading to support your responses. 
To meet the minimum participation requirements, you will post relevant content 3 different days during the week. The first post is due by day four of the week by 11:59PM, Eastern Time. Once you make the initial post, you will see other people’s posts. You will post replies on at least two additional days by day seven of the week by 11:59PM, Eastern Time.  
Reference & Citation Examples:
Reference
Waltz, R. (2022). Critical thinking fundamentals [PowerPoint slides]. Galen College of Nursing.
https://classroom.galencollege.edu/courses/3366901/files/219116315?wrap=1
Parenthetical citation: (Waltz, 2022)
Narrative citation: Waltz (2022) presents an overview of critical thinking.

 
This week, you will construct a full assignment . First, read “Outlining” in The Norton Field Guide pp. 335-337 and The Little Seagull Handbook W-3 under “Organizing and Drafting.” You may also review the sample outline below. You can construct it yourself or use the template downloadable  

 Scenario
The first step in writing a research proposal is identifying a viable research question in order to fill a gap in literature and/or solve a problem. After considering what most interests you in your field of study (academic program) and conducting a preliminary examination of current research in library databases, you will develop a research question and provide a rationalization for its viability for this section of the research project. The research question will serve as the foundation of your research proposal project.
Instructions
Choose a topic on a newer or emerging topic in your field of study.
Topic/Reasearch Question:   What is normal emotional health and mental functioning?
Using this FINER protocol, create a research question. Be sure it encompasses each of the following elements: 
FINER Protocol for Research Questions_Deliverable 2.docx
Feasible
Interesting
Novel
Ethical
Relevant
Defend the viability and the FINER protocol of the question 
Submit the research question and defense as a single document.
NOTE – Be sure the documents are in APA format (including title page, font, headings) and contain proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Possible References to use;
Baum, E. (2023, December 26). Is There a Difference Between Emotional Health and Mental Health? Red Oak Recovery^®. https://www.redoakrecovery.com/addiction-blog/emotional-health-vs-mental-health/#:~:text=The%20Emotional%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Connection&text=Focusing%20purely%20on%20emotional%20health,components%20of%20mental%20health%20treatment.
Brody, J. E. (2019, June 12). Social Interaction Is Critical for Mental and Physical Health. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/well/live/having-friends-is-good-for-you.html
Chen, Y., Demnitz, N., Yamamoto, S., Yaffe, K., Lawlor, B., & Leroi, I. (2022). Defining brain health: a concept analysis. International journal of geriatric psychiatry, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.5564
Crabbe, R. (2023, February 9). Emotional Health vs. Mental Health. Free by the Sea. https://freebythesea.com/emotional-health-vs-mental-health/
Doorley, J. D., Goodman, F. R., Kelso, K. C., & Kashdan, T. B. (2020). Psychological flexibility: What we know, what we do not know, and what we think we know. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 14(12), 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12566
How Does Mental Health Affect Physical Health? (2021, March 30). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/how-does-mental-health-affect-physical-health
Journal, W. S. (2023, February 17). Why the Future of Mental Health Care Could Be in Your Gut – WSJ’s The Future of Everything – WSJ Podcasts. WSJ. https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything/why-the-future-of-mental-health-care-could-be-in-your-gut/893e53c5-f1b2-44ce-afd5-8de5723ee2c1
Lane, R. D., & Smith, R. (2021). Levels of emotional awareness: theory and measurement of a socio-emotional skill. Journal of Intelligence, 9(3), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fjintelligence9030042
Quadt, L., Critchley, H., & Nagai, Y. (2022). Cognition, emotion, and the central autonomic network. Autonomic Neuroscience, 238, 102948. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autneu.2022.102948
Schweizer, S., Gotlib, I. H., & Blakemore, S. J. (2020). The role of affective control in emotion regulation during adolescence. Emotion, 20(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1037%2Femo0000695

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF ANOTHER CLASSMATE IN 50 WORDS OR MORE:
1. The significance of the narrators description of the black box is that it emphasizes the importance and long standing tradition of the black box. Even though we don’t really know what it stands for, the audience is reminded of its importance to the story by the authors narration through out the story. 
2. When Tessie repeatedly exclaims the unfairness to the lottery, it is then revealed that this lottery is not good. That those who are chosen are not in paths for good fortune as the name would entail, but rather something dark and ominous awaits. She challenges the idea that Mr. Hutchinson was not given enough time to draw the slip and was rathe rushed.
3. I think Jackson wrote this story to criticize people blindly following rules or standards because its tradition. She was probably trying to say that Americans are this way culturally. Given the time that this was written, it goes very well with the culture around that era.
4. The fourth paragraph gave an insight to the audience as to why this child was chosen, what it was about him that made him the “least liked” child. The kinds of victims chosen are children attending Rose Hill Elementary school. These victims are chosen by the parents of the children attending this school, those who qualify as least liked or favorable. Most often these kids are described as the loners or unique, kept to themselves, etc. I think Weinstein was trying to highlight how we view or treat people who are different than us through an exaggerated story. As an audience we would never do something to that extreme of someone we found to be otherwise favorable, however in our day to day lives this is the essence of how we may treat outsiders or loners, those different than ourselves.
5. I feel being chosen from the lottery box is most horrific due to it being left up to chance. Its a small town where theres only 300 or so villagers. As well as the fact that I feel that after a couple years of “rocket night”, one might understand the pattern or idea of what parents may not favor and mold oneself to behave otherwise. 
6. I wouldn’t say theres any modern day “Rocket night” or “Lottery” events, however when reading the Lottery and Rocket night, the Salem Witch trials came to mind. No traditions come to mind, only because in modern times it seems that we have fallen away from traditional practices, lifestyles, etc. I think people follow tradition because that might be all they have ever known, or they’re not ready for change.
7. Was there a specific tradition that Jackson had when she was writing the “Lottery”?

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF ANOTHER CLASSMATE IN 50 WORDS OR MORE:
1. The significances of the description of the black box from the short story “The Lottery,” is to provide a history of the ritual. In the story it states, “The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago… before Old Man Warner, the oldest man in town, was born.” This provides a background for the readers to understanding the lottery had been a tradition that took place for many years.
2. In the story Tessie is the town member that is selected for the ritual of stoning. When her family is selected by the lottery she expresses her displeasure by stating the lottery is unfair. She felt her husband was not given the proper amount of time to select his assignment. This is her way of rationalizing and blaming others for the tragedy her family will now need to endure.
3. I believe the author Shirley Jackson composed this story to give people perspective. Her view of American culture is that we cling to tradition and go along with social norms. In this story some of the towns people discuss that other towns have stopped using the lottery. This leaves some members of the community in disbelief and others questions. As a society we have the ability to grow, change, and adapt as we gain more knowledge. Even in American society today, people would rather follow social norms, then feel left out by questioning things going on or going against them.
4. In the story “Rocket Night” the child chooses to be sent to space is normally the school/class outcast. In the fourth paragraph, the author describes the child who has been selected this year as poor, social isolated, and with poor manners. I believe the author is trying to convey how our society views children and families of lower income.
5. The victims in both stories are chosen in uniques ways. In “The Lottery” the victim is chosen by random and in “Rocket Night” the victim is chosen by its peers. While I find both ways horrific, the way in which they choose the victim in “Rocket Night” was worse than “The Lottery.”  A child can not control its families social status or income.    
6. We absolutely carry out modern day “Rocket Nights” and lotteries.  Many people want to be socially accepted and willing to follow along with things or idea they may also question. Like the old saying, “if your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” The answer for many people is no, but in reality they would. This can be seen in a simple form as the Stanley Cup phenomenon. People may own other similar cups but felt the need to have this particular kind due to social pressure. This also ties in concept of “Rocket Nights,” as people did not want to be the odd person out by not owning the popular cup. Now this phenomenon does not hurt anyone but it bring light to the bigger subject. If you can get millions of people to purchase a cup out of fear of not being social accepted or to fit in with social norms, what else can you get a population to do? 
7. What inspired these authors to write these short stories? 

cost of a Swot analysis? I would also need a presentation done as well. All rubrics/requirements are in the attachments

HSO: In the telemedicine health services organization (HSO), a significant workforce issue arises from the rapid expansion of telemedicine technology and its associated challenges, such as workforce preparedness, technology training gaps, and the burnout of healthcare professionals. As telemedicine becomes more integral to healthcare delivery, the workforce must adapt to digital tools, overcome resistance to change, and address the emotional strain caused by increased virtual patient interactions. Many healthcare workers are inadequately trained or feel underprepared to handle the technological complexities of telemedicine, exacerbating burnout and hindering optimal care delivery.
Fill out the form based on the topic given above

 
Purpose
Social annotation is a way to read and take notes with your classmates in the margins of a text you are reading. Social annotation is reading and thinking together in a digital space. The purpose of this social annotation assignment will help you engage in a critical examination of implicit bias and bias in generative artificial intelligence and how these topics relate to critical thinking and writing skill development. 
What You Will Do
Prepare
This assignment will use the Hypothesis annotation tool (If you are new to Hypothesis, check out this quick guide for students: Introduction to the Hypothesis App for Students.Links to an external site. You can annotate with images, GIFs or videos. Check out this article which explains how to do this: Adding Links, Images, and Video.Links to an external site.)
Pre-Read the Articles we will annotate together:
Read the article What is Implicit Bias? Links to an external site. by Jan De Houwer. 
Read the article “When AI Gets it Wrong. Addressing AI Hallucinations & Bias”Links to an external site. from MIT Management.
Read and Annotate
Click below on the big gray button that reads “Load Module 1 Social Annotation: Analyzing Bias and AI” to open the Hypothesis-enabled reading.
Create two annotations for each article. Consider the prompts below to form your annotations:
An important detail and how it supports the main point;
A “Wow!” point or something that surprised you and explain why;
Something that you agree or disagree with and why;
Make your annotations at specific points in the article and explain clearly why you are marking the point in the article.
You should write enough details so that your peers will be able to understand your thoughts.
Reply to Peers
Make two peer replies. In your replies, you could:
tell your classmate what you learned if their original annotation gave you some new information;
tell your classmate what you disagree with and explain why;
point your classmates to a different part of the text that either supports or contrasts with the original annotation.
Note: You should have a total of six annotations (4 original annotations and 2 responses to peers’ annotations).
How Your Work Will Be Graded
Your annotations and peer replies will be graded as Complete (2 points), Partial Credit (1 point), or Incomplete (0 points) in terms of how it meets the above requirements. You need 4 original annotations (2 for each article) and 2 peer replies. 

Updated Instructions for Completing Experiential Exercises #2 (Worth 40 Points Each):
1. Read Carefully: Carefully read the exercise instructions in your textbook to understand its purpose and objectives.
2. Gather Materials: Collect any required materials for the exercise before starting.
3. Set a Time Frame: Allocate an appropriate amount of time based on the exercise’s complexity.
4. Follow Steps: Follow the provided steps in the textbook, noting any guidelines or questions.
5. Record Thoughts: Take notes as you work through the exercise, recording observations, thoughts, and insights.
6. Complete All Tasks: Ensure you complete all tasks or questions in the exercise.
7. Review and Edit: After finishing, review and edit your notes and responses.
8. Ask Questions: If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Carolyn Sanders for clarification.
9. Consistency: Make completing these exercises a consistent part of your coursework.
10. Format: Include a properly formatted APA Cover Sheet & Reference Page

 Annotated Bibliography,  
APA 7th edition Style format.  
The working title for this Annotated Bibliography is in the attached document. So is the grading rubric