Overview
From my own experience, discussions and debates regarding “evolution” tend to be most productive when the entire theory of evolution is viewed as the combination of many different ideas, observations, facts and statements that it is… instead of a “single statement” like far too many textbooks and individuals pose it as. In addition to distinct, objective observations (such as antibiotic resistance / natural selection), the theory also includes many specific hypotheses that haven’t actually yet been completely tested, including for some pretty significant phenomena, such as speciation.
first read the attached "PowerPoint Slides. Then, for your initial post for this discussion, summarize at least one topic from those PowerPoint slides (will provide my topic of choice). Then, form at least one specific comment about it, or another specific topic that falls within the theory of evolution (remember, you are also free to disagree with the specific topic if you wish... as long as you pinpoint something specific to disagree with) . Firstly (for example), would you classify your chosen topic as an “objective observation” (such as a fossil finding), a “hypothesis,” a “conclusion” (such as what the fossil might mean or not mean)…etc.? -
Initial comment fully addresses all aspects of the discussion board question. Comment includes more than 2 personal or professional experiences. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills through multiple examples and ideas. Excellent discussion of course readings or other resources (if appropriate).
Information is exceptionally well organized; spelling and grammar are correct and complete sentences are used. Proper citations are effectively used.