MODR 1760 Midterm: MODR Midterm practice questions.pdf
19 Apr 2015
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The test is marked out of 50 points and has 4 parts. In all parts you are given a choice of which questions to answer. There is also a bonus question worth up to 2 points. The test is designed to be done in under 2 hours. Part 1 (10 marks) short answer questions. These require you to use key terminology covered in chapters 1, 2, 3, & 5. Some of these questions are comparisons/contrasts; others require you to articulate the weaknesses of a position. The first exercise set in each chapter focuses on definitions and short answers (1. 1, 2. 1, Each question is work 5 points; you must answer 2 out of 3. Articulate the two approaches we can take when evaluating an argument. Define self-interested thinking (or group think/subjective relativism/social relativism) and explain 2 of its weaknesses. Part 2 (10 marks) breaking down and diagramming arguments. You must do 2 questions from a choice of 3.
