We can usually learn much more from people whose views we share than from people whose views contradict our own Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position

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We can usually learn much more from people whose views we share than from people whose views contradict our own.

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

The question of where the most learning can occur is an interesting one. Some believe we learn much more from those who have shared views as us. However, because learning is more efficient when mistakes and opposing views are taken into consideration, learning occurs from those views that contradict our own.

First, learning occurs more effectively when mistakes, either our own or others, are made. Take into consideration the holocaust in Germany. For the majority, the views of Hitler are perceived as cruel and unethical. But at that time the majority of the population in Germany had similar ideals. Today in the United States, we can look into the past and reject such harsh views. The history of the holocaust and Hitler are still taught today to remind others what should never be repeated. From the past and views that do not stand in line with our own, we can make sure history does not repeat itself. Moreover, segregation and slavery are forbidden in the United States today. But not that long ago, these practices were widely accepted compared to now, where they are rejected. In schools, children are often informed of these practices to ensure they will not be allowed again. Once again, older ideals that oppose modern ideals are taught to the younger generation for learning purposes.

Furthermore, learning views that contradict views of one can allow for a more holistic view. Take into consideration the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Currently the reopening of government and country is a controversial topic. Those with professions in medicine and science urge the government to refrain from opening the country to prevent the spread of the virus. On the other hand, those in social services may have mixed feelings. Social workers are discussing how victims are in lockdown with their abusers and worried about the incline in domestic violence, depression and suicide. Though these differing sides do contradict each other, each has legitimate reasonings to believe so. Learning contradictory views can aid in understanding a bigger picture.

Finally, some may argue that learning can be expanded when learning through ideals that you coincide with more, which will lead to greater understanding. Though this may be true, it does not outweigh the opposing argument. Learning is enhanced when taught through mistakes, which makes for a more well-rounded approach. Thus, learning views that contradict your own broadens the learning approach.

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Transition Words or Phrases used:
but, finally, first, furthermore, however, if, look, may, moreover, so, still, thus, well, on the other hand

Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments

Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 19.0 19.5258426966 97% => OK
Auxiliary verbs: 12.0 12.4196629213 97% => OK
Conjunction : 13.0 14.8657303371 87% => OK
Relative clauses : 18.0 11.3162921348 159% => OK
Pronoun: 31.0 33.0505617978 94% => OK
Preposition: 47.0 58.6224719101 80% => OK
Nominalization: 12.0 12.9106741573 93% => OK

Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 2077.0 2235.4752809 93% => OK
No of words: 397.0 442.535393258 90% => More content wanted.
Chars per words: 5.23173803526 5.05705443957 103% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.46372701284 4.55969084622 98% => OK
Word Length SD: 2.64997461762 2.79657885939 95% => OK
Unique words: 218.0 215.323595506 101% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.549118387909 0.4932671777 111% => OK
syllable_count: 635.4 704.065955056 90% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.6 1.59117977528 101% => OK

A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 6.0 6.24550561798 96% => OK
Article: 3.0 4.99550561798 60% => OK
Subordination: 3.0 3.10617977528 97% => OK
Conjunction: 2.0 1.77640449438 113% => OK
Preposition: 3.0 4.38483146067 68% => OK

Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 26.0 20.2370786517 128% => OK
Sentence length: 15.0 23.0359550562 65% => The Avg. Sentence Length is relatively short.
Sentence length SD: 29.5605886675 60.3974514979 49% => The essay contains lots of sentences with the similar length. More sentence varieties wanted.
Chars per sentence: 79.8846153846 118.986275619 67% => OK
Words per sentence: 15.2692307692 23.4991977007 65% => OK
Discourse Markers: 4.15384615385 5.21951772744 80% => OK
Paragraphs: 4.0 4.97078651685 80% => OK
Language errors: 0.0 7.80617977528 0% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 11.0 10.2758426966 107% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 12.0 5.13820224719 234% => Less negative sentences wanted.
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 3.0 4.83258426966 62% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?

Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.310600547324 0.243740707755 127% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0757209879873 0.0831039109588 91% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0839771395503 0.0758088955206 111% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.19759303209 0.150359130593 131% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0487576474032 0.0667264976115 73% => OK

Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 10.8 14.1392134831 76% => Automated_readability_index is low.
flesch_reading_ease: 56.25 48.8420337079 115% => OK
smog_index: 3.1 7.92365168539 39% => Smog_index is low.
flesch_kincaid_grade: 9.1 12.1743820225 75% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 12.46 12.1639044944 102% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 8.52 8.38706741573 102% => OK
difficult_words: 104.0 100.480337079 104% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 7.0 11.8971910112 59% => Linsear_write_formula is low.
gunning_fog: 8.0 11.2143820225 71% => OK
text_standard: 9.0 11.7820224719 76% => OK
What are above readability scores?

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Better to have 5/6 paragraphs with 3/4 arguments. And try always support/against one side but compare two sides, like this:

para 1: introduction
para 2: reason 1. address both of the views presented for reason 1
para 3: reason 2. address both of the views presented for reason 2
para 4: reason 3. address both of the views presented for reason 3
para 5: reason 4. address both of the views presented for reason 4 (optional)
para 6: conclusion.


Rates: 50.0 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 3.0 Out of 6
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