Module 3: Writing an Argumentative Paper
Lesson 9: Errors in Reasoning

Objectives

In this lesson you will think about:

• Errors in reasoning
• Every day reasoning processes
• Formal logical processes

Pre-Class Activities

What to read

• An encyclopedia of Errors of Reasoning
• Conversational Terrorism

What to do

• Identify 5 common errors in reasoning in everyday life
• Look for errors in reasoning in your argument

What to keep

• Print out Errors of Reasoning