Step 1. Look for some fake news that piques your interest. It doesn't have to be the most current news, so be sure to scroll all the way down on the page (there is a lot to choose from!). Fact Check' section of the Snopes website

Step 2. On the Discussion Forum, briefly explain and link to your news story. Give us a little background, especially how it was determined whether it was true or fake.
Step 3. Select one of the logical fallacies from this list (be sure to review the definition, the logical form and the examples):

Appeal to fear:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/32/Appeal-to-Fear
Appeal to emotion:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/29/Appeal-to-Emotion
Appeal to anger:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/20/Appeal-to-Anger
Appeal to pity:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/39/Appeal-to-Pity
Appeal to spite:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/211/Appeal-to-Spite
Straw Man:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/169/Strawman-Fallacy
Red Herring:
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/150/Red-Herring
Ad Hominem (abusive):
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/1/Ad-Hominem-Abusive
Ad Hominem (guilt by association):
https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/tools/lp/Bo/LogicalFallacies/10/Ad-Hominem-Guilt-by- Association

Step 4. Creatively reimagine or exaggerate your fake news in light of one logical fallacy. Be creative: what might someone think or say who holds this particular position? How would they argue, what would they say? Then use the Logical Fallacy form to guide your argument reconstruction. This is a creative writing assignment, so go ahead and be bold!
            

Step 5. Briefly reflect on your reaction to this assignment. What did you learn and what is your overall take-away?

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Step 1 I found a fake news story titled Did a Man Save His Dog by Punching a Kangaroo in the Face in the Fact Check section of the Snopes website The ... View the full answer