Category: Argument
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Note: Remember that by definition, conspiracy theories are not true. Please see
Note: Remember that by definition, conspiracy theories are not true. Please see New Scientist’s definition of conspiracy theory. There are many conspiracy theories about the pandemic: the source/cause of the pandemic, count of deaths attributed to the pandemic, vaccines, masks, pandemic restrictions, and more. Post one: First, begin with a conspiracy theory about the COVID-19. Citing a source, explain the…
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Media Watch: Breaking news and evaluating what is true New Source would be to wr
Media Watch: Breaking news and evaluating what is true New Source would be to write about ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of breaking news regarding Palestine and Israel. For this discussion, please explore any of the following: How your news source covered (and…
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See Chapter 5, “Fallacies of Argument” about logical fallacies (page 86+). For e
See Chapter 5, “Fallacies of Argument” about logical fallacies (page 86+). For examples, please try to use COVID/pandemic-related conspiracy theories. Examples should be real-life (i.e., actually happened) and not hypothetical (could happen). Cite any sources you consult. (75-125 words) Hasty generalization Faulty causality Begging the question Equivocation Non sequitur Straw man Red herring Faulty analogy…