Malcolm Gladwell is a popular current author who recently wrote a book called Outliers.
Malcolm Gladwell is a popular current author who recently wrote a book called Outliers. In his book, he claims that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that before someone becomes an expert at something, they must put in 10,000 hours of practice. Gladwell bases this claim primarily on the work of the psychologist Anders Ericsson.
Your assignment is to write two paragraphs (150 Words each), one supporting Malcolm’s 10,000 hour rule, and one critically arguing against Malcolm’s 10,000 hour rule. Remember to use research, reason, examples, and a healthy amount of skepticism.
To help you get started you may want to check out the video where Malcolm summarizes his book and the 10,000 hour rule on CNN.
Teacher’s Note:
This assignment asks you to consider the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of doing something to truly become an expert. The assignment include a link to a video and a book review, each discussing one author’s opinion that this statement is true.
You are then asked to write two separate paragraphs. The first of these paragraphs should be in agreement with the 10,000 hour rule. The second should be in disagreement.
Both paragraphs should be well-developed, have clear arguments and reasoning, defensible examples, clear writing, and a concise topic sentence and concluding point.
Remember, as a Critical Thinker, is not enough to be able to argue the side you believe; you should also be able to understand the opposing side and, if necessary, argue their points as well. Consider this an exercise in such thinking.
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