Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning
For your assignment this week first begin by analyzing eight elements of thought and reasoning and re-organize them into four distinct categories by pairing elements together. Next briefly describe each new category you created and present your reasoning for each category. Include the characteristics of the original eight elements in your descriptions and the reasoning behind your pairings Category:
Point of view is Assumptions areExplanationExample:
Below is an example of what one category may look like. You are free to pair any elements together if you can define their relationship to one another. Focus on the reasoning behind each pairing. That is what is most important in this exercise!
Example Category:
Category 1: How do I see it?
Point of View: The place from where I see things
Assumption: Information that is taken for granted; Preconceived notions
Explanation: I paired point of view and assumptions together in the same category because assumptions form your point of view. You cannot form a point of view without having assumptions first.
Example: My assumption is that short people are not good at basketball. My younger cousin is 5 3 and is terrible at the sport. Therefore my point of view is that no short people can play basketball professionally.
Your completed assignment should be written primarily in first person and should be 500-750 words in length. If you use sources in your writing be sure to identify them. If you use any direct language from a source be sure to place those words in quotation marks.