Further Discussion

For me I think should have had further been discussed because there were so many different kinds and they I found it so confusing. I read over that concept so much and I thought I knew it getting into the test, but didn’t do as well as I thought I did after reviewing the results. All the different types of fallacies were briefly described in the book, so it was hard to follow the assignments and the examples did not help my understanding. Having us blog about it and having the website to refer to kind of helped but taking the test really showed how much you truly understood the material. I know that fallacies are a main part of arguments because they make them weak or strong. 

       Another concept I felt needed further discussion Epstein's chapter 9 on Concealed Claims. According to Epstein, Euphemism is when a word or phrase that makes something sound better than a neutral description and Dysphemism is when a word or phrase that makes something sound worse than a neutral description. Epstein gives us examples of these concepts, but does not go into depth or detail in how we can apply these concepts or how to use these concepts in words in everyday life. 

Favorite/LeastFavorites

This was my first time taking an online class and it taught me a lot.  My favorite part about the class was being able to work in groups with people from the class. Regardless of how difficult it got when we had to meet up, I liked working in groups. I like meeting new people and working to adapt to the circumstances of each member. I find it useful and that it served as practice for the real world. My least favorite part of this class was that the due date for our homework each week was Saturdays. I would have much preferred it if homework was due Sunday. Another thing that can be improved is having all of the blogs finished in 12 hour intervals.  I understand that this helps us become disciplined and up to date with our deadlines, but it does become difficult. I wanted to be able to do things on my own time by taking an online class. Having to turn in things in 12 hour intervals were tough because of my hectic schedule. I always had to them towards the end of the week. I think it should be up to the students when to do their blogs but still have a due date. 11:59pm worked out fine, but I just again would say that I’d prefer to start on a Monday and have things turned in by Sunday.

What I have learned

I learned the many types of arguments one can make. Arguments can range from deciding which brand is better or making conclusions in more serious matters like business decisions. I now know how to effectively listen and decide. Another thing I picked up from this class was how to counter-argue. I have learned the types of arguments and parts of arguments one can use to argue so I can effectively counter-argue if I chose to do. If I am agreeing or disagreeing with an argument I am able to review both sides of the argument better now I believe.

Lastly, I have learned how to work in groups. The three projects/essays assigned were completed in groups. In our group we were able to designate jobs and break down the assignment. By breaking down the assignment we could figure out when to do what and create deadlines and meeting times to complete the assignment. From this we also learned adaptability because we would have to adapt to each other schedules and the circumstances that followed in the execution of our projects.