Simple Rules to follow:
*Review Deconstructing an Argument (Spiral) by clicking this link
Rule #1: Guiding Question
- Review the Plectica presentation: Deconstructing an Argument (Spiral). Then answer the guiding question: Using the resources provided, choose one of the following arguments to deconstruct.
- You may use one or a combination of any technique/method provided to deconstruct your argument (e.g. use Toulmin Method, or a combination of the Toulmin Method, Red Team Argument Deconstruction Technique, Pyramid Principle, Thinking in Proofs, Bubble Logic, BDK, etc.).
Rule #2: Given Information/Data
- Read through and watch examples of argument deconstruction (using Deconstructing an Argument (Spiral) map). Read through and learn a variety of techniques/methods to deconstruct an argument.
Rule #3: Create a Plectica Map
- Open Plectica.
- Use Thinkquiry and the Pyramid Principle to help you structure your ideas.
- Choose one of the following arguments to deconstruct. Deconstruct the argument in Plectica, then share your map.
Option #1: Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
https://www.vox.com/2016/4/28/11518804/weight-loss-exercise-myth-burn-caloriesor
Option #2: The Great Fitness Debate: Is it true that you can exercise too much?
https://www.si.com/edge/2015/11/23/great-fitness-debate-can-athletes-train-too-much
Rule #4: Create a Blog Post in this Learning Community
- Create a post using the SCQ framework in the Learning Community (include an image and/or link to your Plectica Map). Don’t forget to reply to at least two other students.
- Click +New at the top of the screen.
- Label the post (Lastname_Week1_PlecticaMap_1) or something to that extent.