Assignment:
Critical Thinking
Discussion Question
Discussion 1 "Fallacies and Errors in Sound Reasoning"
Please respond to the following:
There are several types of fallacies - equivocation, false authority, ad hominem, appeal to ignorance, and bandwagon. Please provide two (2) different examples of advertising that show any of the above topics. Which of the above fallacies is used in each advertisement? Why do you think the advertisers used that fallacy in the ad? Did the advertisers use the fallacy effectively? If you were an advertiser, what would you have done differently to better use the fallacy?
Ethics and Leadership Discussion Question
Discussion 2: "Is Morality Relative?"
• Read the article titled "Legal Enforcement of Morality", located in the online course shell. You may also view the article at Next, express the necessity of moral judgment in determining what counts as relevant harm, and then identify the appropriate basis for legal sanctions to prevent incidents of relevant harm.
• Describe one or two (1 or 2) circumstances in which conscience, guilt, or both serve as motivators resulting in moral actions.
Discussion 3: Ethics and Leadership
Reflective Journal 1: Ethics and Integrity
Write a half to one (1/2 to 1) page (150 to 275 words) journal entry in which you:
1. Explain three (3) important elements of ethics, morality, and integrity that will relate to your desired role in the field of criminal justice.
2. Complete the page requirement.
The specific course learning outcome(s) associated with this assignment are:
• Explain the role of ethics and integrity in the criminal justice profession, and the higher standard expected of criminal justice professionals.
• Write clearly and concisely about ethics and leadership in criminal justice using proper writing mechanics.