What are the three types of propositions? List, define, and provide an example of each
What will be an ideal response?
(Examples provided will vary.)
(a) Propositions of fact focus on beliefs and ask the audience to affirm the truth or falsity of a
statement. "The economy won't recover until a new President is elected," is an example of a
proposition of fact.
(b) Propositions of value require judgment on the worth of an idea or action and ask the audience
to determine the goodness or badness of something. "Macintosh computers are superior to
PCs," is an example of a proposition of value.
(c) Propositions of policy advocate a course of action and ask the audience to endorse a policy or
to commit themselves to some action. "Our college should create a campus-wide recycling
program," is an example of a proposition of policy.
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a. considering ethical approaches b. proposing a course of action c. evaluating various options d. identifying stakeholders
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takes forever to turn back work to his students.??Which type of teacher misbehavior is Maximilian exhibiting? A) incompetence B) indolence C) offensiveness D) lassitude
Which skill is the most critical for academic success?
A. reading B. writing C. listening D. academic aptitude
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What will be an ideal response?