Curated OER
Organizing A Persuasive Speech
Have the class listen to a lecture on persuasive speeches. They practice outlining and detailing the components of a persuasive speech. The lecture outline also includes suggestions for researching a topic or thesis, organizing the...
Curated OER
Spin Cycle
Students explore the concept of "spin" and discuss how politicians use spin to sway public opinion. A leading American politician is selected and talking points that exemplify the main idea of this lesson are shared with the class.
Stanford University
Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy
Clear, concise introduction to various coherence theories of truth. Author explains several versions of the theory, the arguments for and against them, while avoiding too much philosophical jargon. Includes bibliography.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Statements and Logical Operators
The resource investigates statements and logical operators. The tutorial examines propositions, negating statements, conjunctions, and disjunctions. Students learn about the logic concepts through notes and examples. Practice exercises...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Theorem
Wikipedia offers a detailed description of a theorem, or a statement that can be proven true. Includes many terms related to theorems, also.
Other
Boolean Propositional Logic
Introduction to classic, boolean propositional logic. Written in a clear way with little or no technical notation. A great place to start for those beginning to learn about logic.
Other
R. B. Jones: First Order Predicate Logic
Great introduction to basic ideas in predicate logic. Conveys fundamental ideas without using technical notation. A good place to start.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Logical Form
A terrific introduction from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the conventions of notation and form in logic, and indeed to logical philosophy in general. Discusses the logical semantics of propositions, description, analysis,...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Singular Propositions
Helpful introduction to the mechanics of using "propositions" technically in logic. Article defines several important terms and uses good examples to contrast different types of propositions.
Stanford University
Stanford Ency. Phiosophy: Deflationary Theory of Truth
Sophisticated presentation from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy of a variety of deflationary theories of truth. Begins with a simple explanation and examples, but soon enlists somewhat technical language to explain subtler...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Thesis Statement
This site describes the thesis statement in a series of "A thesis is a ____, not a ____" statements. Gives examples of improper and improved thesis statements.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Conjecture
This MathWorld site gives the definition of conjecture with links to related sites.