Q For this assignment, you will complete a Critical Thinking Analysis over Source 1 in Chapter 4 titled "Male Degeneracy and the Allure of the Philippines" by the Historian Kristin Hoganson. In a CTA, you do not need to write in essay format. Respond to each numbered statement or question. You will see I require bullet points for numbers 3 and 5. Click here for the Critical Thinking Analysis Worksheet. Download Click here for the Critical Thinking Analysis Worksheet. Respond to each question and upload your Word Document here in Canvas when completed. Feel free to watch this video over American Imperialism if you would like more context regarding the topic. There is also another clip below where I provide you with useful information to complete the Critical Thinking Analysis satisfactorily. Please view it for guidance. (The clip above provides important historical context for this assignment) (A video on how to earn full marks on your Critical Thinking Analysis is above) Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources. 2. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history. 3. Appraise the choices, actions, and consequences of ethical decision-making in a historical context. Rubric CTA Rubric CTA Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose Why might the article have been written? Looking at the title ought to tell you quite a bit. 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKey Question This may look like the purpose, but it isn't. Is there a question that the writing addresses and tries to answer? Is there a problem the writing addresses? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation This is always the longest part of your analysis because here you'll be listing the support the author calls upon to convince you of what's argued. Think of the structure of evidence that the author builds to reach his/her conclusion. Write the most significant 7-8 items herein such a way that I can see that you understand them – not just a list, though you can use bullet points. 20 pts Full Marks 18 pts Excellent 16 pts Good 14 pts Satisfactory 12 pts Poor 10 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion So what did it amount to? What is the conclusion of the author? 20 pts Full Marks 18 pts Excellent 16 pts Good 14 pts Satisfactory 12 pts Poor 10 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcepts 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssumption(s) This is often the hardest part for students. What is the author taking for granted [that might be questioned]? Are there things that the writer seems to be taking for granted that we might question? Are there unstated parts of the author’s argument that you can identify? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConsequences Let's assume that we are convinced by what s/he says. Are there consequences to that? Maybe it will only shape how we see the past. Perhaps it will change how we see problems we face today. It might even change how we think of human nature or how people behave or how they organize themselves to accomplish common goals or respond the challenges and threats. How are we affected? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePoint(s) of View What seems to be the frame of reference of the writer? Does s/he show respect or sympathy or disdain, etc. for those people described or the events portrayed? How does the author seem to look at what is presented? Is s/he fair or is there evident bias? 10 pts Full Marks 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good 7 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 5 pts Unsatisfactory 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext Critical Thinking Analysis- “Analyzing the Logic of an Article 1. What is the main purpose of this article? (Why might the article have been written? Looking at the title ought to tell you quite a bit.) 2. What is the key question the author is addressing? (This may look like the purpose, but it isn’t. Is there a question that the writing addresses and tries to answer? Is there a problem the writing addresses?) 3. What information does the author use to support their argument? (This is always the longest part of your analysis because here you’ll be listing the support the author calls upon to convince you of what’s argued. Think of the structure of evidence that the author builds to reach his/her conclusion. Write the most significant 5-6 items here in such a way that I can see that you understand them – not just a list, though you can use bullet points.) 4. What is the author’s main argument? (So what did it amount to? What is the conclusion of the author?) 5. What are the key concepts we need to know in this article? (What are the important ideas contained in the article? Often this might include unusual terminology/nouns that the author uses. Simply list at least five of them. Think key words or phrases here.) 6. What are the main assumptions underlying the author’s line of reasoning? (This is often the hardest part for students. What is the author taking for granted [that might be questioned]? Are there things that the writer seems to be taking for granted that we might question? Are there unstated parts of the author’s argument that you can identify? Do not use ‘prior knowledge’ assumptions, e.g. “The author assumes we know…” Another way to think about this is simply, are there any weaknesses or holes in the author’s article?) 7. What are the consequences of this author’s line of reasoning? (Let’s assume that we are convinced by what s/he says. Are there consequences to that? Maybe it will only shape how we see the past. Perhaps it will change how we see problems we face today. It might even change how we think of human nature or how people behave or how they organize themselves to accomplish common goals or respond the challenges and threats. How are we affected? WHAT DID YOU LEARN AS A RESULT OF READING THIS?) 8. What is the author’s point of view? (What seems to be the frame of reference of the writer? Does s/he show respect or sympathy or disdain, etc. for those people described or the events portrayed? How does the author seem to look at what is presented? Is s/he fair or is there evident bias?)