Assignment: Rhetorical Strategies And Fallacies
For this assignment, you will identify fallacies of reasoning. Reasoning is the part of the critical thinking process that allows us to make logical arguments so problems can be solved and decisions can be made.
Part 1
Review Ch. 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Critical Thinking (12th ed.).
Complete the Rhetorical Strategies and Fallacies Worksheet.
Part 2
Apply what you learned from completing the worksheet by doing the following:
• Identify 10 rhetorical strategies or rhetorical fallacies that are heard often within the workplace (does not have to be your workplace).
• Identify the type of rhetorical strategy or rhetorical fallacy that is being used, and then write an example of the stated rhetorical strategy or rhetorical fallacy.
• For example (not to be included as part of your assignment):
Ad hominem: I know that you got that position over John because you were our manager's favorite, even though you are not qualified, and John has the experience and education.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.