Intellectual Standards Part 2

I understand "Depth" to be the meaning under the statement or opinion. In other words, go beneath the surface and find the deeper meaning to what your trying to get out there. There could be another meaning to what the statement is. An example of someone exhibiting depth on social media would be someone posting about substance abuse and writing in depth what the underlying issue that causes substance abuse.

I understand "Breadth" to be looking at the post with more than one point of view. In other words, having an open mind and asking yourself if you have looked at the statement in all aspects in order to respond or have an opinion on it. An example of someone exhibiting breadth on social media would be someone reading a post about gun laws and thinking about the whole situation and being able to understand all the sides when it comes to the laws and what laws the states should make. Having an understanding all ways.

I understand "Logic" to mean that all thoughts are in order. In other words, that our thoughts are logical and correct. The statement needs to make sense and follows from evidence. An example of someone exhibiting logic on social media would be someone responding to a post with evidence that either agrees or disagrees with the topic/subject.

I understand "Significance" to mean that we have important implications. In other words, our words and thoughts must have importance to it. Knowing what the purpose is for. Finding what the most important concept and idea is. An example of someone exhibiting significance on social media could be posting about the gay community and stating the important things that matters to you. Making it significant.

I understand "Fairness" to mean that you aren't biased to others feelings or interests. In other words, viewing things from all angles and being able to be fair when responding. Taking into consideration everything that is being presented. Not taking one side over the other. Leaving your own personal feelings on the side and stating what is fair. An example of someone exhibiting fairness on social media would be replying to a post about something you don't necessarily agree with but taking into consideration all the evidence, you reply without being biased or dishonest about that topic.

The concept to Intellectual standards is to have a purpose and meaning to what you are putting out there in the world. To really understand the depth of what your stating. Knowing what the standards are will allow us to be more thoughtful when it comes to responding or posting. It allows us to know what we need working on and what were great at.

The purpose of this assignment was to recognize these standards, understand what each one means and to know how to use these standards when we are out in the world. It shows us what our weakness and strengths are. It has taught me to be mindful of what I post and how I respond.