30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
To persuade the readers with valid and defensible opinions
What should be the basis of a position paper's argument?
Other factors beyond personal opinions and feelings
What is the key difference between a position paper and a research paper?
The purpose of the paper
What should a position paper exhibit?
An intensive analysis of a philosophical thesis
Why should a position paper not be based solely on personal opinions?
Because personal opinions are not objective
What is the minimum requirement for a strong argument in a position paper?
Having multiple sides to the argument
What is the logical fallacy that occurs when someone assumes that one event must have caused a later event simply because it happened after the other?
Post hoc fallacy
What is the name of the fallacy that ignores the original argument and then substitutes it by a distorted version of it?
Straw man fallacy
What is the term for the fallacy that presents limited choices as the only possibilities when more options exist?
False dilemma
What is the name of the fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a certain action or proposition will lead to an undesirable outcome via a series of events, without providing adequate evidence?
Slippery slope fallacy
What is the main principle to avoid faulty connections in arguments?
Draw conclusions only with sufficient evidence
What type of evidence is an essay that expounds a standpoint of an author or specified entity about an issue?
Textual evidence
What is the primary goal of a researcher?
To contribute to new knowledge or perspectives
What is essential for a written piece to be considered well-organized?
To have a clear purpose
What is an important aspect of cohesion in writing?
Flowing from one point to the other
What is a key characteristic of a substantively correct written piece?
It is based on facts and credible sources
What is the primary purpose of a counter argument in a written piece?
To present an opposing view
What is an essential element of the survey research process?
Report writing
What is the fallacy also known as 'You too'?
Tu Quoque
Which of the following is an example of the 'Appeal to Hypocrisy' fallacy?
You don't actually believe that smoking is bad since you smoke too.
What is the fallacy that assumes something is true or good because it is popular?
Appeal to Popularity
Which of the following is an example of the 'Hasty Generalization' fallacy?
I went on a Paleo diet for 3 months and lost weight. Anyone who goes on a Paleo diet will lose weight.
What is the fallacy that involves discrediting an idea based on the people or groups associated with it?
Guilty by Association
Which of the following is an example of the 'False Cause' fallacy?
I went on a Paleo diet for 3 months and lost weight. It must be because of the diet.
What is the primary purpose of conducting observations in research?
To gather primary data from the field
What should you do if you are unsure about the relevance and appropriateness of your report?
Consult an expert or a professional in the field
What is the significance of rereading your findings and conclusions?
To ensure the accuracy and validity of your results
What is the purpose of outlining the headings in a report?
To organize the structure of the report
What should you consider when deciding on the tone of the report?
The level of formality required
What is the final step in the report-writing process?
Recommending actions to the stakeholders
Identify and understand different types of fallacies in reasoning, including appeal to hypocrisy, in arguments and discussions.
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