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Section 3: Section Diagnostic

Choose from one of the subtopics below related to artificial intelligence:

  • Subtopic 1: Job Market: Should people be concerned about the possibility of AI replacing humans in jobs? Will AI create or eliminate jobs? Why or why not?

  • Subtopic 2: Machine Learning: Should our society allow artificial intelligence to make its own decisions or influence human decision-making? Why or why not?

  • Subtopic 3: Privacy: Is it possible to protect an individual’s privacy with the rise of artificial intelligence? Why or why not?

Use the Section 3 Diagnostic Delineating Arguments Tool to outline a plan for your proposed argument. Present your proposed argument to your research team for peer review. Use feedback from your peers to revise elements of your argument on the reflection section of the tool.

In your presentation, be sure to do the following:

  • Take a position and express a clear evidence-based claim related to the chosen subtopic.

  • Justify your position by explaining what factors have influenced your perspective.

  • Anticipate an opposing perspective and develop a counterclaim to address it.

  • Cite credible sources that you intend to use to develop and support your position.

  • Identify your purpose for developing the argument and your target audience.