Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Exercises 6.1, 6.2 and 6.6

6.1
1. a. I think the author is using the method of Contradictions and Oversimplifications.
    b. I think the author is using the method of Inconsistencies.
    c. The author is using the method of Omissions or Oversights.
    d. The author is using the method of Oversimplifications.

6.2
1. Buying a new or a used car.
Sample or survey different age groups of people who have owned or own the type of vehicle I am thinking of buying. I would make sure that those who I spoke to actually had experience with the type of vehicle in question. Get information and statistics from the manufacturer of the vehicle. Look for reliable reviews of the vehicle.
2. Choosing a birthday gift for a friend or parent.
I would come up with ideas based on things I have experienced being around this person. I would take a survey of the people who are also friends or family of the individual and based on the majority, would purchase a present.
3. Determining the chemical composition of an unknown gas.
I would likely get statistics and information from at least 20 to 30 studies that have been done on the chemical composition.
I would make sure that the studies were performed by reliable sources such as scientists or experts in chemical compositions.

6.6
1. An article on improving airport security
I could create a scenario of a family traveling to see their grandparents for the 1st time in 10 years and the need for people to feel safe on the airplane with their children.
2.An article on preserving the individuals right to privacy
I could tell a story of someone whose privacy was invaded and how it has changed their life since then.
3.An article an teaching children to swim before age five.
I could dramatize how the brain learns better at age five or that it gives children better coordination skills at an early age.
4. An article on reducing the risk of drowning accidents among children.
I could tell a story of a family that has had a child drown and how it could have been prevented if the precautions were in place at the time.

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