‘Conventional Wisdom’ - Weber School...
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‘Conventional Wisdom’ • “Conventional Wisdom” is a belief that is held as true simply because a lot of people believe it without question. • Identify a bit of questionable “conventional wisdom.” • Question it. • Find reputable evidence and/or test it (be safe!). • Cite MLA-style. • Do a SHORT write-up, and present your findings next time.
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‘Conventional Wisdom’• “Conventional Wisdom” is
a belief that is held as true simply because a lot of people believe it without question.
• Identify a bit of questionable “conventional wisdom.”
• Question it.• Find reputable evidence
and/or test it (be safe!).• Cite MLA-style.• Do a SHORT write-up,
and present your findings next time.
