Experiment Design
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Evaluating Claims
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Pseudoscience Sample
Bring into class an example of psuedo-science being passed off as real science in the popular press. Examples may come from newspapers, magazines, books, etc.... Only printed materials or actual products are allowed – no web sites!!! no TV shows!!! no movies!!! The example must be a case where someone is taking the pseudo-science seriously – sarcastic or satiric examples do not qualify. With the example you must submit a one page, double spaced write up in a 12 point font. The write up will critically evaluate the pseudoscientific claims being made, pointing out specific weaknesses in the arguments used.
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Skeptical Meme
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Essays
Two copies must be turned in at that time. One copy will be read by me and returned with comments, and the other will be read by a classmate as an essay evaluation and then returned with their comments. Essays must be no longer than 2 pages, double spaced, in a 12 point font. They may be shorter as long as you satisfactorily complete the assignment. At the end of the semester you will pick your best essay, revise it, and turn it in for grading.
Essay evaluations will be one page, double spaced, in a 12 point font. You will read a classmate's essay and criticize (which means mention both good and bad aspects!!) the critical thinking and reasoning used in the essay. I will grade your evaluations on a credit/no credit basis, if I judge you have made an honest effort in your evaluation. You must be in class on Monday when essays are turned into collect an essay for evaluation. Evaluations are due the following Monday, in between Mondays when essays are due.
Essay evaluations will be one page, double spaced, in a 12 point font. You will read a classmate's essay and criticize (which means mention both good and bad aspects!!) the critical thinking and reasoning used in the essay. I will grade your evaluations on a credit/no credit basis, if I judge you have made an honest effort in your evaluation. You must be in class on Monday when essays are turned into collect an essay for evaluation. Evaluations are due the following Monday, in between Mondays when essays are due.