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Logical Fallacies

A logical fallacy is an incorrect pattern of reasoning due to a flaw in the logical structure of the argument, which renders it invalid.

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Assignment and Guidelines
Logical Fallacies Assignment and Guidelines


Fallacy Links
  • List of Fallacious Arguments - Don Lindsey's Website
  • Logical Fallacies Handout - Dr. Wheeler's Website

Fact Checking Sites 
Use these reliable sources to check facts. They are reliable, regarding of what you may hear some individual or groups argue. Just because a person or group does not like what is said in the media does not relegate them to Fake News.
  • Factcheck.org - Non-profit, non-partisan
  • Politifact.com - Pulitzer Prize winning site
  • Opensecrets.org - Non-proft - follows the money - lobyists, contributions, etc.
  • Snopes.com - Debunks urban legends and about anything else
  • Truthorfiction.com - Debunks spam, trending inspirational stories and about anything else.
  • Hoaxslayers.com - Debunks spam, hoaxes, and other false info.
  • You can also find other reputable resources through newspaper sites like the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, PBS, BBC among news sources.

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15 Logical Fallacies in 3 Minutes
Professional Analysis by Teach Argument
2016 Debate Fallacies
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Barney and Otis: False Dilemma--Either/Or Fallacy
Evangelist David Baron: False Authority and Argument
to the People
Red Herring Fallacy

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