Argument and Rhetoric OER/ZTC Resources

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In this learning area, you will learn how to develop an argumentative essay and stronger critical thinking skills. This learning area will help you develop your arguments, understand your audience, evaluate source material, approach arguments rhetorically, and avoid logical fallacies. Here, you’ll also learn about evaluating other arguments and creating digital writing projects related to your argument. With practice activities, infographics, and videos, Argument & Critical Thinking has something to help you as you work through any stage of creating an argumentative project. (Excelsior Online Writing Lab)

Includes visual/graphical chart that outlines twenty common biases that screw up thinking. (From Western Library LibGuide "Fake News & Bad Info: Media Literacy Resources")

Logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning that weaken or invalidate an argument. Whether they’re used intentionally or unintentionally, they can be quite persuasive. Learning how to identify fallacies is an excellent way to avoid being fooled or manipulated by faulty arguments. It will also help you avoid making fallacious arguments yourself. (From the website Thinking Is Power Thinking Is Power (TIP)