Assignment
Discussion-Informal Fallacies
Discuss in a 300 words:
You will compose three original examples of informal fallacy arguments. This assignment allows you to examine common fallacies in everyday reasoning.
Start by reading the article "Fallacies of Logic: Argumentation Cons" found in the Argosy University Online Library.
Shapiro, I. D. (2007). Fallacies of logic: Argumentation cons. et Cetera, 64(1), 75-86. Retrieved from
https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp?sch=auo&turl=https://search.proquest.com/docview/204105839
Using the types of arguments listed in this article or in the module readings, respond to the following:
• Draft two original fallacies. Do not identify the fallacies, allow your peers to determine what fallacy your example represents.
Answer to the following:
• Research a third informal fallacy not already covered in the readings.
o Identify and define the fallacy. For example, appeal to tradition, false dichotomy, etc.
o Explain why this type of fallacy is a bad way of reasoning.
o Construct an original fallacy argument of that type.
o Provide a citation for your source. Ensure that you apply APA standards to the citation of sources.
You must Support your statements with examples and scholarly references.