Test Your Thesis Knowledge

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Emotional appeals should never be the primary means of your argument.
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Please take this 10 question examination. It will reveal if you know the basic content of chapters 3-5 in the Thesis Manual.

2.

Most thesis claims will have the following number of supporting reasons:
- 1
- 2-4
- 5+
Correct Answer

A. 2-4

Explanation

While 3 is often a great number within which to arrange and group supporting reasons, 2-4 is the most common and appropriate amount.

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3.

Choose the correct completion to this sentence: Opinion evidence and empirical evidence________________________.
- Can both be weak, or weakly used
- Must be carefully evaluated by the researcher / thesis writer
- Should be balanced within the paper
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

This is a research paper, so giving your opinion comes only after sharing a wide body of well-backed and cited research. Using others' opinions and empirical evidence should receive likewise filtering for authority and applicability.

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4.

A common logical fallacy is the Straw Man. This is:
- Dressing as a scare crow and scaring people
- Misrepresenting an argument or choosing its weakest points to refute
- Assuming because the source is often faulty that the information is too
Correct Answer

A. Misrepresenting an argument or choosing its weakest points to refute

Explanation

Straw men are easy to knock over -- they're made of straw! Choose strong , knight-like arguments to stand up against, and defeat them with strong reasoning! Now that's impressive.

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5.

Which of the following is the correct order for the Thesis?
- Exordium, Narratio, Partitio, Confirmatio / Refutatio, Peroratio
- Exordium, Partitio, Narratio, Confirmatio / Refutatio, Peroratio
- Confirmatio / Refutatio, Exordium, Peroratio, Partitio, Narratio
Correct Answer

A. Exordium, Narratio, Partitio, Confirmatio / Refutatio, Peroratio

Explanation

The 6 parts of the Thesis will guide you in keeping a Research Map.

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Test Your Thesis Knowledge

Emotional appeals should never be the primary means of your argument.

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Most thesis claims will have the following number of supporting reasons:

Choose the correct completion to this sentence: Opinion evidence and empirical evidence________________________.

A common logical fallacy is the Straw Man. This is:

Which of the following is the correct order for the Thesis?