Structured Enquiry Thinking by Cheng Lin Chan

Group Discussion Task

jinglin_ccl — 2017-02-01 13:43:16 UTC

Using Gorman's Structured Enquiry Approach, how do you think Trump was able to achieve his unexpected electoral victory?

ICT!

2017-02-02 07:01:21 UTC

How Trump was able to achieve his victory

2017-02-02 07:23:14 UTC

From Source A: -> Paints a rosy picture of Trump that influenced people's decisions in voting for/against Trump From Source B: -> People who are sexist and racist tend to vote for him -> Reassurance for people who have economic anxiety <- Trump targeted people's fears to garner votes From Source C: -> Trump promises his attention and show empathy to people in the rural areas From Source D: -> People who voted for Trump tend to be more ignorant, not well educated and less intelligent Conclusion Trump reaches out to people who are more economic anxious and people who are less represented, aligning their values. He eats into their fear and concerns to get their votes. On the other hand, people who are ignorant and do not understand about the repercussions of a Trump presidency may have also voted for him.

How Trump achieved victory

2017-02-02 07:29:27 UTC

A: Able to unify Americans from all backgrounds to make the country great again. Many promises
B: Confident, appeals to the insecurities and economic anxieties of the uneducated people.
C: Rural people feel that the democrats do not empathise with them
D: Trump use extreme language and appeal to the so called moral values of the common person

Conclusion: He play on the insecurities of the americans

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2017-02-02 07:31:24 UTC

Source A:
- Trump did show that he will help with the needs and wants of the Americans
- he related to those who were unhappy
- he delivered a clear message about bringing economic empowerment to ALL Americans

Source B:
- economic factors played a large role
- gender and racism had a correlation

Source C:
- rural voters felt that Trump was listening to them
- sense of pride restored
- they hope to get back their rights ($$)
- they feel shortchanged under previous governance

Source D:
- voters have no idea and are confused
- support Trump's mandate blindly

Conclusion: Trump convinced voters that (same as the rest).t