Critical Paper: Fallacies in Arguments

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Paper Criteria: Write in paragraph form. ( Be sure to 'copy and paste' the questions in the same format in youranswer or 10 points most likely will be automatically deducted. If you writethese answe... rs in paragraph form, and be sure to "copy and paste thequestions before the paragraph. ) Argument In a paragraph, address the argument in the article: 1. What is the issue being addressed in the argument? 2. What is the author's conclusion on the issue? 2/18/2021 M6: Critical Paper: Fallacies in Arguments https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1172896/assignments/10429415 2/5 Critical Paper 5: Fallacies in Arguments 3. Provide at least three reasons to support the conclusion Analysis In 2-4 paragraphs, analyze the following: 1. Explain the author's values that are evident in the argument. Why do you think the author values this? 2. Based on the values, explain the author's assumptions in the argument. Do you think these assumptions are shared by many? Why or why not? 3. Was there any research to support the argument or was there a lack ofresearch? Does that strengthen or weaken the argument? 4. Identify at least two logical fallacies you found in the argument. Give the name of the fallacy and explain where in the article the fallacy wasdisplayed. Do you think using these fallacies was effective? Why or why not? 5. Discuss whether or not you felt the argument was convincing. Focus on thereasons given to support. What other evidence could the author have given to make the argumentstronger? Response In a paragraph, share your thoughts on the article: 1. Do you believe the argument was good enough to support theconclusion? Why or why not? 2. Do you agree or disagree with the author's argument? Provide at least three reasons to support your point. Source Citation Scroll down to the end of the article and copy the 'source citation'. Paste itinto the end of your essay under the title: Source. 2/18/2021 M6: Critical Paper: Fallacies in Arguments Criteria Ratings Pts 2 pts 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts 4 pts Issue 2 pts Full Marks Issue is clearly statedand accurate. 1 pts No Description Issue is clearly stated, but it isnot accurate. 0 pts NoMarks Conclusion 2 pts Full Marks Conclusion is clearlystated and accurate. 1 pts No Description Conclusion is clearly stated,but it is not accurate. 0 pts NoMarks Reasons 3 pts Full Marks All reasons arereportedaccurately. 2 pts No Description Some reasonsare reportedaccurately. 2 pts No Description Few reasons arereportedaccurately. 0 pts NoMarks Values 4 pts Full Marks Values are relevantto the argument withevidence that goesbeyond the obviousor predictable. 3 pts No Description Values arerelevant to theargument, butportions of theviewpoint areunsupported. 2 pts NoDescription Values aretypicallyunclear ornot related totheargument. 0 pts NoMarks Assumptions 4 pts Full Marks Assumption isrelevant to theargument withevidence that goesbeyond the obviousor predictable. 3 pts No Description Assumption isrelevant to theargument, butportions of theviewpoint areunsupported. 2 pts NoDescription Assumptionare typicallyunclear or notrelated to theargument. 0 pts NoMarks 2/18/2021 M6: Critical Paper: Fallacies in Arguments https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1172896/assignments/10429415 4/5 Criteria Ratings Pts 4 pts 6 pts 4 pts Research 4 pts Full Marks All research or lackof research is clearlyidentified andthoroughly explained 3 pts Most Marks Most of theresearch or lackof research isidentified orexplained 2 pts Low Marks Research orlack ofresearch isnotexplained 0 pts NoMarks Fallacies 6 pts Full Marks All of thefallacies arespecific,relevant andexplanationsare giventhat showhow eachpiece ofevidencesupports theauthor'sposition. 5 pts Most Marks Most of thefallacies arespecific,relevant andexplanationsare giventhat showhow eachpiece ofevidencesupports theauthor'sposition. 4 pts SomeMarks Some of thefallacies arespecific,relevant andexplanationsare giventhat showhow eachpiece ofevidencesupports theauthor'sposition. 2 pts LowMarks Fallaciesare NOTrelevantAND/ORare notexplained. 0 pts NoMarks ConvincingArgument 4 pts Full Marks The analysis givesthe reader importantinformation that goesbeyond the obviousor predictable. 3 pts No Description Analysis isrelevant to theargument, butportions of theviewpoint areunsupported. 2 pts NoDescription Analysis isunclear ornot relatedto theargument. 0 pts NoMarks 2/18/2021 M6: Critical Paper: Fallacies in Arguments https://learn.maricopa.edu/courses/1172896/assignments/10429415 5/5 Total Points: 40 [Show More]

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