Briefly analyze and compare the claims of both articles as well as the background of the controversy and how it became controversial. Include how historical perspectives and theories ad
Assessment Description
Choose one of the two provided topics.
Right to Die
- Goligher, E. C., Cigolini, M., Cormier, A., Donnelly, S., Ferrier, C., Gorshkov-Cantacuzène, V. A., … Quinlan, J. (2019). Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are unethical acts. World Medical Journal, 65(1), 34–37. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=136957959&site=ehost-live&scope=site
- Calabrò, R. S., Naro, A., De Luca, R., Russo, M., Caccamo, L., Manuli, A., … Bramanti, P. (2016). The right to die in chronic disorders of consciousness: Can we avoid the slippery slope argument? Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 13(11–12), 12–24. Retrieved from
https://search-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2017-02583-001&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Video Games and Violent Behavior
- Cunningham, S., Engelstätter, B., & Ward, M. R. (2016). Violent video games and violent crime. Southern Economic Journal, 82(4), 1247-1265. Retrieved from
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=114818624&site=ehost-live&scope=site - Gentile, D. A., Bender, P. K., & Anderson, C. A. (2017). Violent video game effects on salivary cortisol, arousal, and aggressive thoughts in children. Computers in Human Behavior, 70, 39–43. Retrieved from
https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.045
The articles provided argue opposite sides of the controversy. In 1,250-1,500 words:
- Briefly analyze and compare the claims of both articles as well as the background of the controversy and how it became controversial. Include how historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy.
- Examine the evidence given in the articles and explain which article creates a stronger argument. You are not choosing a side that supports your beliefs. Describe why one article's argument is stronger than the other. Give examples from both. Include how current perspectives and theories support your rationale.
- Identify any logic fallacies that exist in both and explain what makes them logic fallacies (For a list of logical fallacies, follow this link https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/logic_in_argumentative_writing/fallacies.html ).
- Describe how the controversy you chose is applicable and significant to the world.
Use at least six scholarly references to support your claims. Be sure to carefully review the rubric for specifics on selecting and integrating sources to effectively support your rationale.
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Video Games and Violent Behavior
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Cunningham, S., Engelstätter, B., & Ward, M. R. (2016). Violent video games and violent crime. Southern Economic Journal, 82(4), 1247-1265.
Hoff, R. A., Howell, J. C., Wampler, J., Krishnan-Sarin, S., & Potenza, M. N. (2020). Differences in associations between problematic video-gaming, video-gaming duration, and weapon-related and physically violent behaviors in adolescents. Journal of psychiatric research, 121, 47-55.
Markey, P. M., & Ferguson, C. J. (2017). Moral combat: Why the war on violent video games is wrong. BenBella Books, Inc..
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Criteria Description
Explain the claims of both articles.
5. Target-
Essay expertly describes the claims of both articles, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.Essay demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Explain the background of the controversy and how it became controversial.
5. Target-
Essay expertly describes the background of the controversy and how it became controversial, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.Essay demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
-Explain how historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy. (C1.1)
5. Target
7.5 points
Essay expertly describes how both historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.Essay demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
-Examine the evidence given in the articles and explain which article creates a stronger argument. Give examples from both. Include how current perspectives and theories support your rationale. (C1.2)
5. Target
Essay expertly describes why one article’s argument is stronger than the other; including how current perspectives and theories support given rationale. Description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.
-Identify any logic fallacies that exist in both and explain what makes them logic fallacies.
5. Target-
Essay expertly identifies logic fallacies in both controversies, and explanation is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.Essay demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
-Describe how the controversy you chose is applicable and significant to the world. (C1.3)
5. Target-Essay expertly describes how the controversy chosen is applicable and significant to the world. Description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims.
-Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target-The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
-Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target-
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
-Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target-Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
-Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target-No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
-Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target-No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
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