Fallacy Study Guide

Week 2: Core Argument Structures

Fallacy Study Guide Assignment Sheet and Grading Rubric

In order to prepare for the Fallacies Quiz, complete this study guide with original example and memory/visual tools you will use to prepare. In order to complete this study guide, utilize the weekly assigned readings and the Informal Fallacies Appendix on pages 397-404. If you are struggling to come up with an original fallacy example, consult classmates or use online resources. Fill out the Logical Fallacies study guide completely and turn it into our online classroom. You are not required to cite any outside materials for this assignment. Even if you are taking images or links from online, for this assignment, I don’t want you to concern yourself with MLA citation. First and foremost, this is a study guide and personal tool that I want you to use in order to best prepare for the upcoming Fallacy quiz. I encourage you to draw from course assigned readings, our course textbook, and use any and all online resources to help you memorize all of the logical fallacies. Remember: For the Fallacy quiz, you need to be able to 1) define each fallacy, 2) identify and classify fallacious arguments and 3) generate examples of fallacies. Step 1: Download the Logical Fallacies Study Guide Template Step 2: Fill out a definition, fallacy example, and visual or memory tool for each Fallacy type Step 3: Submit Fallacy Study Guide as a .doc or .docx to our online classroom

Criteria Below Expectation (0-9)

Meeting Expectations (10-17)

Outstanding (18-25)

Total Points

Nuts and Bolts

Did student fully complete the fallacy study guide template? Are all 18 Fallacy types identified and did students provide an original and generative example? Did students carefully craft a memory or visual tool to help facilitate thoughtful studying? This Study guide is for your benefit in order to prepare yourself for the summative Fallacy Quiz. While this assignment is based on completion, points will be awarded based on the breadth, quality, and completeness of your study guide.

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Definition Fallacious Example Visual/Memory Tool Example: Appeal to False Authority (ethos): This fallacy happens when you use a popular person, often a celebrity or star, to support your argument despite not having any kinds of expertise/authority. For example, a celebrity might be a popular public figure but might not be qualified to sell or endorse a health product or cultural fad.

Regina George wears pink on Wednesdays and only eats carbs so you should too.