1000 words Faulty Argumentation Worksheet (Physical Science Homework)

Faulty Arguments in the Field of Herbalism, “Natural” Cures and Plant Medicine (40 points) (Turnitin enabled) It is time for you to dive into this vast mountain of literature! You will be searching for examples of the faulty arguments and poor reasoning types listed below. Make sure you have studied the PowerPoint on this subject before attempting this assignment! Some great places to start: Google any of the following: Mercola Oz Natural cures Herbs are better than pills Wild claims for herbs You will find a huge array of information, ranging from the credible to the fantastic. Scan for the following faulty arguments and write down the example of what you found and the source and exactly WHY you think the reasoning is poor. Some of them will be easier to find than others. Find at least 10 in the literature and citations. You may make up the rest using the field of plant medicine as your platform. Make sure you label the ones you create as your own. Poor Logic Emotional Appeal Ad Hominem Ad Populum Appeal to Authority Faulty Statistics Research by Exegesis Slippery Slope Red Herring Straw Man Testimonial Circular Reasoning Non Sequiter Equivocation False Dichotomy Hasty Generalization Glittering Generality Prejudice and Stereotypes Faulty Analogy Dogmatism Post Hoc Tu Quoque Jargon