Curated Video
An Exceptional Case
Stanford University neuroscientist Kalanit Grill-Spector describes her work on studying those with so-called Williams syndrome, in an effort to rigorously examine the plasticity of the brain.
Curated Video
Fermi’s Paradox
Astronomer Jill Tarter, Director of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute, discusses the so-called "Fermi Paradox" about extraterrestrial life developed by famous physicist Enrico Fermi.
Curated Video
Meaning vs. Grammar
Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) sketches out an intriguing future experiment he'd like to conduct to probe the difference between meaning-level and grammar-level effects.
Curated Video
Elements of an Argument
A video entitled “Elements of an Argument” which explains the key components of a strong argument.
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Finding Relevant Facts
“Finding Relevant Facts” will identify the ways in which responsible research practices can develop an argument.
Professor Dave Explains
Aristotelian Logic
We just learned a bit about Aristotle and his philosophy, but he was also the first figure to truly establish logic as a field unto itself, and he developed many of the formalities this field still uses today. Types of sentences,...
Curated Video
Organizing an Argument
“Organizing an Argument” will explain how to structure a valid, clear argument.
R Programming 101
Separate and Unite - manipulate your data with R programming
If you're working with data or learning to do statistical analysis using R programming, then this is a short tutorial that will help you use and understand the seperate and unite functions as part of the tidyverse set of packages. So if...
R Programming 101
Ggsave - save your ggplot plots
If you are creating plots, graphs and other data visualisation objects using ggplot with R programming then you're going to want to know how to save your plots. ggsave is a tidyverse function that let's you save anything that you've...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Science Communication
We live in a world with vaccine denial and immunization enthusiasts. Some people believe in climate change and others don't. At the end of the day, we need to trust science because its the best tool that we have to better understand the...
Curated Video
Employing Rhetorical Devices
The video entitled “Employing Rhetorical Devices” explores using rhetorical devices in a persuasive text.
Curated Video
Persuasive Essay
This video illustrates the step-by-step process of writing a persuasive essay, including how to write a thesis statement, an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 1: What is It?
In this video, you will learn: What is persuasive writing? What does it mean to persuade or convince someone of my opinion? Who can I persuade? How can I do it? Watch this video to find out the basics of persuasive writing!
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Rough Draft and Closing
In this video, you will learn how to write a rough draft and end with a closing or conclusion.
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 5: Writing an Introduction
In this video, you will learn how you can hook the reader of your persuasive writing with a good introduction! We will start with a question and then state our opinion.
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 4: Developing Reasons
In this video, you will learn how to make the most convincing reasons possible using counter-arguments and facts about your topic!
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 3: Making a Plan
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your persuasive writing. We will think about the audience for our writing, and choose reasons that would be the most convincing to them.
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming Topics
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm topic ideas for your persuasive writing.
Hip Hughes History
Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
Hip Hughes History
McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review
An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...
Hip Hughes History
Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Hip Hughes History
Common Sense Explained: US History Review
Find out why I call Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the "Book of Duh" and I relate to a colonial Oprah. Seven arguments from Paine detailing why we need to leave Great Britain HipHughes walks you through the basics of the first declared...
Hip Hughes History
Why Abortion is Legal: Roe v Wade Explained
Why is abortion legal in the United States? What is the Roe v Wade decision? A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. / hiphughes