critical reasoning and arguements

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(1)Write a two-page essay that critiques the following statement. The essay should contain an introduction, thesis, body, and conclusion. It may include a standard form of the argument, it may identify and address a fallacy, and it may critique a theory. All methods are open for utilization in the critique.
 
The reason that Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans was because God was punishing the city for its wickedness in holding a Mardi Gras parade.
 

(2)Assess the following argument. Put it into standard form, and clarify vague or unclear language.

 
Nobody should go to college without some idea of what she wants to do with her life. But the world is always changing, and we can’t reasonably predict what jobs will be available in the future. If we can’t reasonably predict the future of the job market, we can’t determine what to do with our lives, so nobody should go to college.
 

(3)dentify the vague or ambiguous language. Then clarify the language.

(4)Offer an alternative theory to the one presented to explain the phenomenon in question.
(4)Define the type of argument. Explain how it differs from a deductive argument. Explain the requirements that it must meet for it to be successful.

 
We should buy the car that John Smith, our neighbor, is selling. It’s a lovely color, very reliable, is a very good price, and we can trust John not to sell us a lemon. 

 

(5)Critique the sampling argument.

(6)Read the following passage entitled Why Gay Marriage Should Remain Illegal in Certain States, and then answer the following questions.
(7)Read the following passage entitled Why Gay Marriage Should Remain Illegal in Certain States, and then answer the following questions. (passages can be found online)
 
(8)Identify whether there are any implicit premises in the arguments provided. If there are, add them to the argument. Then, determine whether the conclusion follows from the full set of premises, both explicit and implicit. 

 
American universities are eroding their public support. Any social institution that spends beyond the willingness of the public to pay is eroding its public support.

 

(9)Locate the arguments in the passages provided. Rewrite the argument clearly, and identify the explicit premises. Then, determine whether the conclusion follows from the premises.

 
In Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York City, the rate of violent crime rose in 2012, so it is likely that it rose in the nation as a whole. Because this is so, we should ban handguns. 

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