Week 2_Assignment

Logical Fallacies and Criminal Justice

Philosophy 103—Introduction to Logic: Critical Thinking: Informal Fallaciesprovides a list of various logical fallacies with definitions. For this assignment, you will apply ethical reasoning and recognize fallacies in ethical reasoning. In your three-page paper,

• Describe at least five logical fallacies;
• Summarize the impact of each logical fallacy on the criminal justice system; and
• Provide specific examples of how each logical fallacy could impact the professionalism, preparedness, and daily functions of significant aspects of the criminal justice process.

The paper

• Must be three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:

• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted

• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.