4. evaluate the quality of reasoning and the credibility of sources. 5. construct a good argument. Since we will spend time in each class meeting going over homework answers and problems, I will assume that you have done the work and will call on you accordingly. The general education guidelines stipulate that this is a writing intensive class. There are two very good reasons for incorporating writing in a logical reasoning class.
Writing also can offer evidence of weak of strong reasoning.
In this course, you will have a number of opportunities to write and think in your homework, graded written work, and exams. In order to do well in this course you must write grammatically correct English that is spelled correctly. Sometimes you will use your short writing assignments to work in groups. I assume everyone has access to a computer with spellcheck and grammar check so there will be no excuse for poorly written or poorly spelled work. Unacceptable work will be given no credit.