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week 3

  • Use the Internet or to research for an example of an enthymeme in the media. You may find an op-ed, political piece, advertising, et cetera.
  • Identify the implied premise in the enthymeme.

week 4

  • Find an online article (news, magazine, journal, etc.) of interest that uses statistics to make its conclusion.
  • Share a link in this thread, and answer these questions about that article:
    • What is the premise and conclusion of the argument based on statistics?

week 5

  • Find an online article (news, magazine, journal, etc.) of interest that uses statistics to make its conclusion.
  • Share a link in this thread, and answer these questions about that article:
    • What is the premise and conclusion of the argument based on statistics?
    • Determine whether or not the argument uses any deceptive statistics.
    • Give your opinion on whether the argument has persuaded you. Explain why or not.