Students will design and complete a research-based project that applies critical thinking and skepticism to analyze a pseudoscientific claim. The purpose is to distinguish science from pseudoscience by investigating misinformation or disinformation, identifying logical fallacies, and presenting a reasoned philosophical argument supported by evidence.
Assignment File
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Communication: Express oneself effectively in common college-level written forms, Critical Thinking: Analyze or construct arguments considering their premises, assumptions, contexts, conclusions, and anticipating counterarguments, Critical Thinking: Reach sound conclusions based on logical analysis of evidence, and Critical Thinking: Demonstrate creative or innovative approaches to assignments or projects
Method
Project
Essay
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Writing Intensive, Reflection, Experiential, and Collaborative