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- Mgt 521 · Week 2
This assignment is about writing a 1,000-word argumentative paper on the decision to pursue an MBA. It covers raising and countering objections, evaluating source credibility, and discussing personal decision-making. It is for Week 2 of the Mgt 521 module.
What's inside
- Writing an argumentative paper on pursuing an MBA
- Raising and countering objections to an MBA
- Evaluating the credibility of sources
- Using research to support your point of view
- Discussing personal decision-making regarding an MBA
Who it is for: Students taking the Mgt 521 module, Week 2. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
Writing an argument is a key skill in academic writing. Students learn how to raise and counter objections. They also learn how to evaluate sources of information.
Writing an argument
Writing an argument involves raising and countering objections. Students need to support their point of view with research. They also need to evaluate the credibility of their sources.
Evaluating sources of information
Students learn how to evaluate sources of information. They need to consider the author, the credentials, the information available, the citations, and the purpose of the resource. They also need to consider whether the resource is biased.
Wikipedia as a source of information
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that receives many views daily. It has been growing in credibility. Students learn about the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a source of information.
The impact of education on earnings
Students need to consider the impact of education on earnings. They need to use research to support their point of view. They also need to consider the credibility of their sources.
Key terms
- Argument
- A point of view supported by evidence.
- Objections
- Points of view that go against the argument.
- Credibility
- The quality of being trusted and believed in.
- Bias
- A prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
- Wikipedia
- A free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
- Impact of education
- The effect of education on earnings and other aspects of life.
Questions this document helps with
- How do you raise and counter objections in an argument?
- How do you evaluate the credibility of a source?
- What are the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a source?
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