Argument Analysis
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E?????????????????????xample Assessment You may use the assessment example, linked in the Assessment Example section of the Resources, to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like. Preparation To prepare for this assessment, begin by reading “How to Help Eliminate the Hidden Enemy that Triggers Autism,” by Dr. J. Mercola. This article is located in the Required Resources section of this assessment. You may also wish to review the course reading, “Understanding Arguments,” located in the Suggested Resources section. As you read the article, consider these questions: What are the main arguments used by the author? What supporting evidence does he use? What does the author assume to be true in order to put forth his arguments? Do you agree or disagree with the author’s reasoning? What evidence will you need to support your position? Search the Capella University library databases, or professional psychology websites such as American Psychological Association or the National Institute of Mental Health, for articles that either support or derail Dr. Mercola’s arguments. Find at least two professional or scholarly articles written within the last five years that you can use as resources for this assessment. At least one of the articles you use must be a scholarly journal article. Requirements Suppose you work in a youth center that helps children with developmental challenges. There has been an ongoing debate recently between staff members on how vaccines can affect children. The center’?????????????????????s Director has asked you and another staff member to write an article for the next monthly newsletter. You were both instructed to find an article on how vaccines can affect children to use as the foundation for your newsletter piece. You found the Mercola article and have decided to use it. For this assessment, write a 3–4 page article in which you: Introduce the Mercola article and explain why the author wrote it. Explain the main arguments used by the author. Identify the supporting evidence the author uses. Explain the assumptions the author makes in order to uphold his arguments. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the author. Support your position with references to the resources you located. Be sure you properly cite your resources in the body of the assessment and proved a complete reference on the reference page. Provide a conclusion: Restate the author’s arguments. Restate your position. Include any questions still unanswered by the research. Because this is going to be published in a newsletter, format your assessment following APA guidelines. You may use the APA template provided in the Suggested Resources section. Pay close attention to your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Additional Requirements Include a title page and reference page. Number of pages: 3–4, not including the title page and reference page. At least two current scholarly or professional resources. Note: Wikipedia is not considered scholarly or professional. APA format. Times New Roman font, 12 pt. Double-sp?????????????????????aced.
