You are to choose a drama or sitcom from the list below and watch one episode to complete this assignment.
- Big Bang Theory
- Orange is the New Black
- Walking Dead
- Breaking Bad
- Dexter
- NCIS
Purpose: To employ the techniques learned in this course for presenting arguments and developing equations using the techniques for problem solving. Please include the following details.
- Provide a cover page according to APA guidelines (see OWL from Purdue University). Also, note the format for a cover page attached to these instructions.
- Provide the title of the drama or sitcom that you chose.
- Provide the title of the episode for your chosen drama or sitcom.
- Provide the original airdate of that particular episode.
- Provide at least three paragraphs (at least five sentences each) to provide synopsized details regarding the plot for that episode (beginning, middle, and ending).
- What was the key issue involved in the plot?
- Identify the type of math used in the episode, i.e. algebraic, geometric, statistical, logical, etc…
- Discuss how the math identified in (7) is used to solve the problem or assist the character (basically give an example or two of a mathematical model/equation used and what was the scenario). The student should recreate the math equation step by step along with their response as to why and how this math was used.
- Construct an argument using the information from section 3.7 based on the key issue(s).
- Which valid or invalid argument was used (see section 3.7) and it’s form. State whether the argument is valid or invalid.
- Construct a complete truth table to confirm that your argument is valid or invalid.
- Any extra details that will enhance your submission.
A rubric is provided below to help guide your response.
An example of an APA cover page is also provided.
If sources are used, include a reference or bibliography page (see attached).
The project is to be delivered via email at chobbs1@uwf.edu on or before April 12, 2015 (11:59PM)
History Project II Rubric
Grading | All Points | Half Points | No Points |
Content – 20 points | 20 – 11 points
· Content is comprehensive, accurate, and addresses the assignment. · Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner. · Major points (10) are stated clearly and are well supported. · Research, if used, is adequate, timely, and addresses course concepts. · Content and purpose of the writing are clear. · Demonstrates a clear and logical thought process. |
10 – 1 points
· Paper addresses topics and ideas required. · To Improve: support ideas with specific details. · Include research citations. · Demonstrates some understanding of the topic. · There may be errors in the mathematics, if any, though they are not significant. · Contains a sufficient amount of justification /proof of the mathematical content included. · Demonstrates some logical thought. |
0 points
Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic;. Mathematical errors are frequent and significant. Does not contain enough mathematical content or had no justification of the existing content. Demonstrates little or no logical thought. |
Cover Page – 2 points | 2 points
See below exactly |
1 – point
2 elements are missing. |
0 points
More than 2 elements missing |
Punctuation, grammar and spelling –6 points | 6 – 4 points
No significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. |
3 – 1 points
A few significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. |
0 points
Several significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure. |
If any references were used, please include a bibliography or reference page (see below). For example, if you use the textbook or the Internet to identify an appropriate equation, state the source appropriately.