Writing: Using Formal Logic
These sites focus on using formal logic in writing. Learn about the vocabulary of logic, fallacies, argument indicators, reaching logical conclusions, exercises in reasoning, and improprieties. Includes a link to eThemes Resource on Writing: Persuasion.
Grades
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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Purdue OWL: Using Logic
Learn the basics of using logic in writing, includes logical vocabulary, and reaching logical conclusions.
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Purdue OWL: Using Logic in Writing
Explore the use of logical syllogisms in writing.
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Purdue OWL: Logic in Argumentative Writing
Hone your logical writing abilities in argumentative writing.
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Purdue OWL: Logical Fallacies
Learn about using logic in writing by introducing logical fallacies such as: the slippery slope, hasty generalization, post hoc ergo propter hoc, genetic fallacy, begging the claim, circular argument, either/or, ad hominem, ad populum, red herring, straw man, and moral equivalence.
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Building Logical Arguments
Learn how to build logical arguments: generating premises, bridging the gap with intermediate steps, forming a conclusion, deciding if the argument is valid, and understanding enthymemes. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Using Logic In Composition
Discover how to effectively using logic in writing. Topics include: the basics of argument: propositions as premises, propositions as inferences, propositions as conclusions; types of arguments; composing an argument: five points; and fallacies.
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Logic in Argumentative Writing: Handout
This 10 page PDF explores logic in argumentative writing; including sections on logical vocabulary, reaching logical conclusions, logical fallacies, using logic in writing, and does logic always work?
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Being Logical
Learn to recognize fallacies of logic in writing.
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Logic in Argumentative Writing
Discover how to use logic to make a strong argument; includes vocabulary, argument indicators, examples, reaching logical conclusions, fallacies, exercises in reasoning, and improprieties.
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LSAT Logical Reasoning Practice Questions
Practice your logical reasoning with these LSAT practice questions. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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eThemes Resource: Writing: Persuasion
These sites focus on persuasive and argumentative writing for middle and high school students. Learn about the persuasive techniques used in letters, essays, and advertisements. There are suggested hands-on activities, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and assessment sheets. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on debate.
Education Standards
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- UT
- OK
- DE
- IL
