Avoiding Logical Fallacies Is A Critical Skills In Successful Advanced Writing

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Recognizing and countering “logical fallacies” is important in any unit on persuasive writing, and also is important in developing critical thinking. This lesson includes:

An explanation of what a logical fallacy is, and why it is important to recognize and avoid logical fallacies

A list of eight of the most common logical fallacies (circular reasoning, straw man attack, ad hominem attack, false cause-and-effect, stereotyping, and more)

A clear example of each type of fallacy

A humorous cartoon or piece of artwork that doubles as a second example of this type of fallacy.