The topic is climate change and global warming. Write an essay that demonstrates your critical analysis of the following editorial from The New York Times:

Global warming and climate change. (2011). The New York Times. Retrieved from

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, well written, and formatted in APA Style.

You will conclude your essay with an overall critique of the writing, logic, credibility and any other observations of the editorial. Please state your position on climate change, and whether the document persuaded you in any way.

In addition, the essay must include a discussion of your evaluation of the editorial for the following information:

• Identify any rhetorical devices and their use

• Determine whether it is rhetoric versus argument

• Determine the validity

• Analyze the logical development of the claim (if this is the case)

• Identify specific examples using inductive and deductive reasoning

• Identify any syllogisms (at least one)

One major pitfall is the assumption that a belief or an opinion may result from critical thinking. In fact, critical reasoning thinking results in an objective analysis of a topic or claim and is based on fact or truth. This module on deductive and inductive reasoning and logic is designed to facilitate your understanding of these pitfalls.

Apply the concepts learned through the textbook readings and learning notes.