Final Exam: 200 Grade Points
Refute Your Term Paper Thesis
Written Refutation
Due As Assigned


1. Each student will present a written 2 page refutation syllogism*** of their term paper thesis syllogism.

2. This written refutation will consist of a single, valid standard form categorical syllogism that REFUTES your term paper syllogism with Latin name, Mood, Figure and Latin and VENN DIAGRAM.

3. This written refutation will also summarize the BEST EVIDENCE for their refutation syllogism as compared with their term paper syllogism. You must decide which arguments has the greater probability of being proved FACTUALLY TRUE.

4. If the refutation syllogism provides a more cogent solution to the conclusion of your term paper thesis, then state that in your refutation conclusion. If on the other hand, your original term paper conclusion is best supported by your term paper logic and best evidence, then state that in your refutation conclusion.

NOTE:Refutation syllogisms will consist of a VALID standard form categorical syllogism that argues contrary or contradictory to their term paper thesis argument following the guidelines explicated in Chapter 12. Refutation. Your final will be graded according to your demonstrated ability to argue an opposing view to your term paper conclusion.