English Composition - Fallacies in the Media’s Spotlight

ORIGINAL WORK ONLY!

Option #1: Fallacies in the Media’s Spotlight

Identify and research a person in the media's spotlight who has used a specific logical fallacy. Please be sure the thesis statement includes the logical fallacy you discuss in your paper, the person who used it, and a brief look at the examples from your paper showing how the fallacy was used. Use a persuasive tone throughout to encourage your chosen audience to accept your thesis statement. Detailing the fallacy examples and explaining how they relate to your chosen fallacy is a strong persuasive method for the body paragraphs. Strive to provideat least three examples (one for each body paragraph) where the person used the fallacy. 

Sample Thesis Statement: “Kim Kardashian used the Post Hoc Fallacy when (add example 1), (add example 2), and (add example 3).”

The guidelines and requirements for this assignment are as follows:

Remember to apply the concepts you're learning in the course, including elements of grammar, punctuation, thesis development, and other skills. 

Header: Include a header in the upper left-hand corner of your writing assignment with the following information:

• Your first and last name 
• Course Title (Composition I) 
• Assignment name (Persuasive Essay) 
• Current Date

Length: This assignment should be at least 750 words.

Format:

• Last name and page number in upper-right corner of each page 
• Double-spacing throughout
• Title, centered after heading
• Standard font (Times New Roman or Calibri)
• 1” margins on all sides
• Save the file as .docx  or  .doc format

Underline your thesis statement.