Arguing against Interdisciplinary Studies
Discipline: Other
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Paper Format: APA
Question
Description
Five Arguments Essay(Article) is from Professor Benson. The second article by Valerie Peterson can be the second article. You could change the second article if it doesn't work out with the writing. (But it would have to be a scholarly article if you choose to change it). Each article is about 10 pages. Use these articles to agree with Professor Benson and argue against the use of Interdisciplinary studies. Instructions from teacher below.
Teachers Instructions:
5 arguments against interdisciplinarity. How would you respond to Prof. Benson? Is his position logically sound (consider our logic lecture!)--why or why not? Which position do you take and why?
In developing your essay, ensure that you apply the principles of good argumentation that we covered in class and that you support your ideas with evidence. This will mean doing some research on your own using the CCNY library. Cite all sources using an acceptable citation style. Provide at least one outside , scholarly article, obtained from the library to support your ideas.
Your essay should be approximately 3-4 pages in length. Include a reference list as well. Any citation style is accepted (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard,
Also Logically sound is : A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is both valid, and all of its premises are actually true. Otherwise, a deductive argument is unsound.
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