Topic: Logical Fallacies in Political Campaigns
MUST WATCH Youtube Video: First US Presidential Debate: the ‘highlights’
(yt video under uploaded files w/ QR code OR freely search)
REQUIREMENT TO READ THE PROMPT (provides clear instructions for the writing task)
Logical Fallacies
As the term suggests, logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning that detract from the overall
value of an argument. Politicians are often guilty of using logical fallacies in an attempt to
gain public support. Writers, however, cannot resort to such tactics, mainly because
writing is usually closely evaluated. Good writers avoid using logical fallacies because they
detract from the value of an argument rather than add to it.
The following is a list of common logical fallacies writers should avoid:
Distorting the Facts
Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
Hasty Generalizations
The Slippery Slope
False Analogy
Staw Man
Special Pleading
False Dichotomy
Oversimplification
Red Herring
Prompt:
Select one of the logical fallacies presented in this course & research a political campaign
video that exemplifies that fallacy. Write a 500-word analysis of the video (650 max). This critical response assignment should include the following:
1. An introduction and conclusion (MLA format)
2. The purpose of the video
3. An argument being presented
4. An analysis of a Logical Fallacy
5. No grammatical errors (recommend Grammarly)
6. Meet the word count
6. The video should be linked (No Exceptions)
Requirements:
– no plagarism
– organization (clearly & logically)
– written using an academic, formal language; do not make the text difficult to comprehend
– writer presents the purpose & argument of the video, which is linked
– The writer presents an essay that is logically structured: clear introduction, body, and
conclusion. The writer provides a formal introduction that introduces the essay’s purpose, each body paragraph discusses a specific element of the essay, and the conclusion further emphasizes the thesis.
– The writer clearly analyzes one of the logical fallacies by providing vivid descriptions and
examples.
Please and thank you.
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