The Significance of Context
M2 Assignment 1: The Significance of Context
Consider the accumulated sources of error and the different factors affecting our reasoning styles. For this assignment, focus on a typical setting in your own profession.
How does context affect your ability to conduct critical thinking and the ability of your colleagues to reason with you?
As you answer the question, briefly describe a setting in which a discussion might occur in your profession, either an imagined situation or one you have experienced. Consider the factors in that setting that might serve as sources of error or might influence you or your colleagues as you reason and describe at least four of those factors.
Prepare a 2 page original response, while citing at least 3 creditable sources in APA format and post it to the Discussion Area by 10/19/18 8PM PST.
Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions | 16 |
Quality of responses to classmates | 12 |
Frequency of responses to classmates | 4 |
Reference to supporting readings and other materials | 4 |
Language and grammar | 4 |
Total: | 40 |