Course Resources Page

This page is designed to complement the functions provided by Blackboard, or Bb. Bb is where you will go to participate in discussion boards (including asking questions in "Ask Pablo"), sign up for groups, submit your work electronically, and keep track of your grade. Everything else, such as handouts and assignment descriptions, can be found here on the Course Resources Page, or CRP.

If you have difficulty finding a particular resource or note that a link is inactive on the CRP, please make a comment on the "Ask Pablo" forum in Bb (you can earn up to 2 points XC for the latter).

Email Pablo Martin

 

Table of Contents

Important/Primary Handouts

Miscellaneous Materials, Handouts

Selected Slideshows

Links to Additional Helpful Content

Research and Formatting Help

Assignment Samples from Past Semesters

Extra Credit and Other Useful Links

 

Important/Primary Handouts

Syllabus Part A (Specific Course Guidelines) for COMS 160

Syllabus Part B (General Course Guidelines)

Course Packet for COMS 160

 

Miscellaneous Materials and Handouts

Advice From Past COMS 160 Students

General Advice from Past Students

Reading Journals

Reading Journal Template (MS Word doc)

Reading Journal Template (pdf)

Three Argument Maps Template

As an editable MS Word Document (.docs)

As an uneditable Adobe Reader Document (.pdf)

Argument Map Sample

Argument Map Sample Article (not peer reviewed--see under "Research" below for more about peer reviewed articles)

Written Papers Comments Legend (to help you understand the marks on your paper)

General Advice from Past Students

Extra Credit Paper

Other Extra Credit Opportunities

 

Slideshows

Types of Claims

Chapter 4 Slideshow, "Elements of Argumentation"

Evidence Types and Refutation vs. Rebuttal

 

Research, Formatting , and Other Links:

Visit the Cornell University Library's site for great, simple tips on spotting questionable web sites.

What makes an article scholarly or peer reviewed?

Miramar's Online Library (you'll need your college login)

CQ Researcher (you'll need your college login)

Facts on File (you'll need your college login)

Formatting (information about MLA, APA, etc.)

How to Cite Your Sources and Avoid Plagiarism (information about MLA, APA, etc.)

Assignment Samples:

Please see the Course Packet for current assignment descriptions

Argument Map Samples:

Argument Map Sample 1

Argument Map Sample 2

Argument Map Sample 3

Issues & Common Ground List and Final Argument Maps Sample:

Issues & Common Ground List and Final Argument Maps Sample 1

Issues & Common Ground List and Final Argument Maps Sample 2

Exam Study Guide

Position Paper (AKA Argumentative Brief) Samples:

QOV: "Is it a good idea to equip students in grades K-8 with technology in the classroom?"

Position Paper 1

Position Paper 2

Position Paper 3

Final Paper Samples:

QOV: "Is it right to decriminalize recreational drug use for adults?"

Final Paper A

Final Paper B

Final Paper C

Final Paper D

QOV: "Is it wrong to vaccinate children?"

Final Paper 1

Final Paper 2

Final Paper 3

Final Paper 4

Final Paper Compilation from Fall 2014: "Is It Wrong To Vaccinate Children?"

 

 

 

 

 

Email Pablo Martin