"Getting Started with Argument Mapping," Adam Elga, adapted from Simon Cullen
Philosophy Mapped- a page containing pointers and explaining terminology and method for argument mapping in philosophy (see especially the Students page)
Practice exercises for arguments
We will use the Mindmup 2.0 software for argument maps.
Using Mindmup with google drive
Here is some help for philosophy students written by Simon Cullen.
Longhand note-taking is more highly correlated with conceptual learning than laptop note-taking (and this is a philosophy class-- lots of conceptual learning).
Activity on electronics distracts classmates, can negatively affect their learning even if they are not using electronics.
Students with laptops often use a high percentage of class time on nonacademic internet use.