Wednesday, January 28, 2009

My three sentence opinion of Animoto.


Major Premise: Making online videos will enhance your creativity.

Minor Premise: Animoto allows you to make online videos.

Conclusions: Therefore, Animoto will enhance your creativity.

Monday, January 19, 2009

My three sentence opinion of Google Reader


Major Premise: Reading makes you smart.
Minor Premise: Google Reader makes it easier for you to keep up with your reading.

Conclusion: Therefore, Google Reader makes you smart.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Schedule and prompts for postings.

Your posting is due the Monday AFTER your assigned topic is discussed in class.
1. America's disabled have acceptable access to public spaces.
2. Same-Sex marriage should be legalized at the national level.
3. Fixing America's public schools should take precedent over repairing the US economy.
4. America's War on Drugs is a failed policy that should be abolished.
5. Gun Control is unconsitutional.
6. The Death Penalty should be abolished.
7. A woman's right to choose is ultimately about the right to her privacy.
8. The KKK should have full access to public spaces to promote their cause.
9. The US Supreme Court is mainly composed of "Judicial Activists."
10. The US military-industrial complex is over.
11. The War on Terror can be won.
12. The existence of the state of Israel is the main cause of most Middle East conflicts.
13. A border fence should be built between Mexico and the United States.
14. Globalization has reduced international poverty.
15. America should adopt a one-child policy.
16. Global Warming is caused by human activity.

Instructions for posting


You will be posting a three sentence syllogism promoting either a pro or con position for a certain Contemporary Issue. You will also post an image that reflects your written opinion.  Be sure to write the position of your syllogism in the Title box, e.g. Pro-Death Penalty or Anti-Border fence.


You must follow the classic syllogism example of :

Major Premise: All men are mortal.

Minor Premise: Socrates is a man.

Conclusion: Therefore, Socrates is mortal.