COM-362-O500 Topic 2 Fallacies GCU

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COM-362-O500 Topic 2 Fallacies GCU

Fallacies

Specialists in communication are often hired to clean up problems created by unthoughtful messaging. While advocates dedicate significant amounts of time and energy promoting causes, they often struggle to clearly identify their logical positions. To further the problem, in light of clear arguments advocates commonly utilize informal fallacies to persuade their target audiences. These weaknesses tend to create easily avoidable communications crises. The first step is to identify the communication problems.

For this assignment, identify a social issue you are personally interested in learning more about, would advocate for, or are against, and identify fallacious reasoning.

In 750-1,000 words:

• • Research an advocate (individual or organization) that promotes a relevant social issue. Explain the position of the advocate and the relevance of the social issue with facts, statistics, and arguments.
  • Identify a minimum of five different informal fallacies. Begin with the advocate but branch out to the broader arguments, if necessary. Demonstrate that you know the fallacies by defining, explaining, and citing examples.

At least two academic peer-reviewed sources are required for this paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

All B.A. in Communication majors should save the final version of this assignment with edits that incorporate faculty feedback after grading. Students should also save the assignment directions. COM-490: Communication Capstone will require students to prepare a portfolio that showcases their work in the program. Please save this assignment in multiple locations. See the “Communication Professional Portfolio Guide” under course materials for further instructions.