Elements of reasoning

Using the 8 elements of reasoning that were outlined in week 2 (Purpose, problem, information, concepts, assumptions, inferences, points of view, implications or consequences) choose a news article and break it down according to those elements. You will also describe how each of the 8 intellectual standards (clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness) were used or not used in the article, supported by an example. The conclusion of your paper will then need to describe how you feel the article is biased. Please be sure to include the URL for the article that you have chosen. Your response should be at 500

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Why Gays Have So Much Influence on Our Culture

By Alicia Colon- http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2014/02/why_gays_have_so_much_influence_on_our_culture.html.

Analysis of the article based on the 8 elements of reasoning

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to explain to people why gays have so much influence in the modern day culture. This is based on the fact that homosexuality is illegal and immoral in many cultures, but people cannot just stop talking about it.

Problem: The problem in this article is that homosexuality………………

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