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Rebuttal
Rebuttal
Laws already exist to make killing people illegal and guns more difficult to get, who's to say that making guns even more difficult to obtain for law-abiding people will prevent criminals from getting them and continuing mass shootings?
Data
Data
No actual data is presented in the video, but there are more mass shootings than there used to be, or at least there appear to be more.
Backing
Backing
When cars are deemed as unsafe, we pass legislation to make sure that less people are being hurt or killed.  When smoking was deemed as unsafe, we made it more expensive to do so.  When people die from heart disease, we try to educate people on the causes so that less people will die from it.  When viruses and diseases are killing people, we put effort into stopping them
Warrant
Warrant
Everytime a tragedy occurs, America tries to make sure that it doesn't happen again.  Why haven't we tried with mass shootings?
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Red Team - A Parent's Wake Up Call
Red Team - A Parent's Wake Up Call
1. Identify the component parts of the argument: Issue + Reasons + Conclusion
1. Identify the component parts of the argument: Issue + Reasons + Conclusion
2. Is the right issue defined?
2. Is the right issue defined?
I think so.  Though I would like to see more ways to get children active.  Most of the article is spent convincing me of the prevalence of childhood obesity.
3. What is the author's point of view?
3. What is the author's point of view?
That changing the dietary and exercise habits will reduce the rate of childhood obesity.
4. What is the author's purpose for writing the article or assessment?
4. What is the author's purpose for writing the article or assessment?
It seems to be to bring awareness of the prevalence of childhood obesity and its detrimental affects, and to convince the reader to get their children to eat better and get more exercise.
5. What has the author identified or brought up as key questions that need to be answered?
5. What has the author identified or brought up as key questions that need to be answered?
6. Are there any value conflicts, fallacies in the reasoning, or vague or ambiguous terms?
6. Are there any value conflicts, fallacies in the reasoning, or vague or ambiguous terms?
Outside of the value of convenience, I don't see really see any conflicts with eating healthy or getting more exercise.  A potential fallacy may be in the near brushing aside of obesity caused by genetic issues.
7. Are there any: prescriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things should be] and are they valid assumptions; or descriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things are] and are they valid assumptions?
7. Are there any: prescriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things should be] and are they valid assumptions; or descriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things are] and are they valid assumptions?
Yes.  The author shares a quote of how Pediatric Health Care providers and Public health officials can educate parents on how to eat and add activity to their child's life.  Also, she uses descriptive assumptions that are based on facts, like the current childhood obesity rate, and the assumption is that parents and schools aren't helping kids eat well and exercise.
8. Does the author use heuristics [a simplifying strategy or rule of thumb] to lay out information/make a case? (devil in the details)
8. Does the author use heuristics [a simplifying strategy or rule of thumb] to lay out information/make a case? (devil in the details)
Yes, particularly in the application portion of her blog when she talks about healthy eating habits or the food pyramid.  Everyone has an idea of what that might mean, but it isn't really described.
9. How reliable is the evidence; has the author used or relied on?
9. How reliable is the evidence; has the author used or relied on?
The evidence is quite reliable as its a study done by the CDC.
10. What are the author’s inferences based on the information presented? (Inference: Conclusion achieved by mental processing of information)
10. What are the author’s inferences based on the information presented? (Inference: Conclusion achieved by mental processing of information)
Childhood obesity is primarily caused by bad eating and poor activity, and it can be diminished by good eating and more physical activity.
11. Is there a rival cause, or another way to explain the evidence and conclusion, or another plausible hypothesis, which might explain what happened? What is it?
11. Is there a rival cause, or another way to explain the evidence and conclusion, or another plausible hypothesis, which might explain what happened? What is it?
Yes.  Genetic predisposition is also a cause, but even that is lessened by better eating and more activity.
12. Are any statistics deceptive, e.g., using numbers without percentages and vice versa?
12. Are any statistics deceptive, e.g., using numbers without percentages and vice versa?
I wouldn't say that they're deceptive, as the numbers come from the CDC.  We're not talking about a small sample size.
13. Is any vital information omitted? (the dog that isn’t barking)
13. Is any vital information omitted? (the dog that isn’t barking)
I think the fact that the numbers vary so much between different people groups should be discussed.  Is poverty or genetics or systems inherent to a certain race a potential cause for obesity?  Possibly.
14. Is any evidence open to another reasonable conclusion?
14. Is any evidence open to another reasonable conclusion?
Potentially, see my questions above in 13.
15. What are implications from the author’s point of view?
15. What are implications from the author’s point of view?
Adults should be doing more to make sure their children are participating in behaviors that will prevent obesity.
16. What are the implications of accepting the argument
16. What are the implications of accepting the argument
As a parent, I have the responsibility to make sure my kids are participating in behaviors that will prevent obesity.
Claim
Claim
Legislation is needed to make guns hard to get so that mass shootings don't happen.
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Red Team - Trevor Noah gun control video
Red Team - Trevor Noah gun control video
1. Identify the component parts of the argument: Issue + Reasons + Conclusion
1. Identify the component parts of the argument: Issue + Reasons + Conclusion
We should take actions to stop mass shootings from occurring.

Whenever something awful happens, we take steps to make sure it never happens again.  Medical errors happen, so we take steps to avoid it.  Heart disease happens, so we try to do something to prevent it.  We should try to do something to stop mass shootings.

We should do everything to make sure that only the people who can handle guns should have them, and we should have legislation that keeps people safe, not keep guns safe.


2. Is the right issue defined?
2. Is the right issue defined?
Yes.  Trevor specifically names legislation that makes sure guns are in the hands of people who respect them and people.
3. What is the author's point of view?
3. What is the author's point of view?
We should try to implement legislation that would make guns more difficult to obtain and thereby decrease the amount of mass shootings.
4. What is the author's purpose for writing the article or assessment?
4. What is the author's purpose for writing the article or assessment?
He is upset at the lives being lost and the apparent unwillingness to do anything about mass shootings from a legal perspective.
5. What has the author identified or brought up as key questions that need to be answered?
5. What has the author identified or brought up as key questions that need to be answered?
He has identified our unwillingness to try to stop mass-shootings on a legislative level.
6. Are there any value conflicts, fallacies in the reasoning, or vague or ambiguous terms?
6. Are there any value conflicts, fallacies in the reasoning, or vague or ambiguous terms?
Because it's a video, there are lots of potential value conflicts and vague or ambiguous terms.  He states that we should try something.  What should we try?  He also talks about the 2nd amendment being in place to protect people.  What he doesn't mention is that its in place to protect people from the government, not from criminals in public places.  Care should be taken in how to go about restricting access to guns and the language around it.  With current talk from opposing political parties, one of which won't hear anything about gun laws and the other which says, "Hell yeah, we're going to take your guns", it seems difficult to have a conversation with someone who disagrees with your perspective on this issue.
7. Are there any: prescriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things should be] and are they valid assumptions; or descriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things are] and are they valid assumptions?
7. Are there any: prescriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things should be] and are they valid assumptions; or descriptive assumptions [a statement by the author of how things are] and are they valid assumptions?
There's descriptive assumptions, the primary one being that there are no gun laws in place, when there are laws that restrict felons and the mentally unfit.  While there may not be enough, the criticism that they don't exist isn't entirely accurate.
8. Does the author use heuristics [a simplifying strategy or rule of thumb] to lay out information/make a case? (devil in the details
8. Does the author use heuristics [a simplifying strategy or rule of thumb] to lay out information/make a case? (devil in the details
Absolutely he does.  Because of the medium, it seems simple to make generalizations that we should "try".
9. How reliable is the evidence; has the author used or relied on:
9. How reliable is the evidence; has the author used or relied on:
He quotes Neil Degrasse Tyson's tweet as a source of other causes of death.  But he mostly speaks in general terms, but because of when it came out, the audience will know exactly what he's talking about.
10. What are the author’s inferences based on the information presented? (Inference: Conclusion achieved by mental processing of information)
10. What are the author’s inferences based on the information presented? (Inference: Conclusion achieved by mental processing of information)
We try to prevent deaths through legislation of cars, food, smoking and medicine.  Why don't we try to prevent shootings the same way?
11. Is there a rival cause, or another way to explain the evidence and conclusion, or another plausible hypothesis, which might explain what happened? What is it?
11. Is there a rival cause, or another way to explain the evidence and conclusion, or another plausible hypothesis, which might explain what happened? What is it?
There are likely a few.  One is that perhaps more people with guns will prevent someone from taking as many lives.  Another is that criminals will break the law regardless of legislation, so why pass another law when its already illegal to kill someone.
12. Are any statistics deceptive, e.g., using numbers without percentages and vice versa?
12. Are any statistics deceptive, e.g., using numbers without percentages and vice versa?
No percentages per se, but he does quote Neil Degrasse Tyson's tweet talking about how many people die from other things.
13. Is any vital information omitted? (the dog that isn’t barking)
13. Is any vital information omitted? (the dog that isn’t barking)
Plenty, as this is a video trying to make a specific point.  One is that even if this legislation is passed, it won't effect as many people as his comments on cars, airplanes and food would.
14. Is any evidence open to another reasonable conclusion?
14. Is any evidence open to another reasonable conclusion?
Sure.  I can grab statistics from just about any source to outright refute or minimize his stance, or to back it up.
15. What are implications from the author’s point of view?
15. What are implications from the author’s point of view?
That we should care enough about being killed in mass shootings to try to stop them.
16. What are the implications of accepting the argument
16. What are the implications of accepting the argument
That legislation needs to be passed to make guns more difficult to obtain.
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Thesis Statement Guide Results
Thesis Statement Guide Results
Thesis Statement Model #1: Sample Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement Model #1: Sample Thesis Statement
Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots.

Thesis Statement Model #2: Thesis with Concession
Thesis Statement Model #2: Thesis with Concession
Notice that this model makes a concession by addressing an argument from the opposing viewpoint first, and then uses the phrase "even though" and states the writer's opinion/main idea as a rebuttal.

Even though Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots.
Thesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with Reasons
Thesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with Reasons
Here, the use of "because" reveals the reasons behind the writer's opinion/main idea.

Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..
Thesis Statement Model #4: Thesis with Concession and Reasons
Thesis Statement Model #4: Thesis with Concession and Reasons
This model both makes a concession to opposing viewpoint and states the reasons/arguments for the writer's main idea.

While Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

Remember: These thesis statements are generated based on the answers provided on the form. Use the Thesis Statement Guide as many times as you like. Your ideas and the results are anonymous and confidential. When you build a thesis statement that works for you, ensure that it addresses the assignment. Finally, you may have to rewrite the thesis statement so that the spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.
Thesis Statement Guide: Sample Outline
Thesis Statement Guide: Sample Outline
Use the outline below, which is based on the five–paragraph essay model, when drafting a plan for your own essay. This is meant as a guide only, so we encourage you to revise it in a way that works best for you.

Introductory Paragraph
Start your introduction with an interesting "hook" to reel your reader in. An introduction can begin with a rhetorical question, a quotation, an anecdote, a concession, an interesting fact, or a question that will be answered in your paper. The idea is to begin broadly and gradually bring the reader closer to the main idea of the paper. At the end of the introduction, you will present your thesis statement. The thesis statement model used in this example is a thesis with reasons.

Even though Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage., Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions., and When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

Paragraph #1
First, Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. because Pain points are identified early on instead of later because they are discussed in the planning stage instead of the implementation stage..

Notice that this Assertion is the first reason presented in the thesis statement. Remember that the thesis statement is a kind of "mapping tool" that helps you organize your ideas, and it helps your reader follow your argument. In this body paragraph, after the Assertion, include any evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports this first point. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Paragraph #2
Additionally, Success is defined and metrics can be gleaned from these red-teaming sessions..

The first sentence of the second body paragraph should reflect an even stronger Assertion to support the thesis statement. Generally, the second point listed in the thesis statement should be developed here. Like with the previous paragraph, include any evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports this point after the Assertion. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Paragraph #3
Finally, the most important reason Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots. is When decisions are made, many departments are often subject to requirements and restrictions that actually hinder, not help their efficient operation because those groups are not invited to the decision-making table..

Your strongest point should be revealed in the final body paragraph. Also, if it's appropriate, you can address and refute any opposing viewpoints to your thesis statement here. As always, include evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports your strongest point. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.

Concluding Paragraph
Indeed, while Red Teaming could slow down the decision-making process by adding too many people and too many ideas., Red Teaming provides a clear picture of what success and failure could look like and invites multiple perspectives to help eliminate blind spots..

Rephrase your thesis statement in the first sentence of the conclusion. Instead of summarizing the points you just made, synthesize them. Show the reader how everything fits together. While you don't want to present new material here, you can echo the introduction, ask the reader questions, look to the future, or challenge your reader.

Remember: This outline is based on the five–paragraph model. Expand or condense it according to your particular assignment or the size of your opinion/main idea. Again, use the Thesis Statement Guide as many times as you like, until you reach a thesis statement and outline that works for you.
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Toulmin - Trevor Noah video
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