Description
Dive into 'Falsehood and Fallacy', a pivotal guide that empowers students to navigate and critically assess the vast sea of information in the digital era. With the decline of traditional gatekeepers like the media and educational institutions, this book shines a spotlight on how to discern truth from misinformation. Examining contemporary challenges such as Fake News and logical fallacies, Kilcrease equips readers with essential analytical tools. The engaging short chapters offer strategies for identifying bad arguments and cultivating strong critical thinking skills. You'll also find practical exercises designed to reinforce understanding and help students create clear, compelling academic writing. Whether you're in academia or simply wish to enhance your evaluative skills, 'Falsehood and Fallacy' is a valuable resource that nurtures your writing potential while fostering an appetite for knowledge. Perfect for anyone eager to sharpen their ability to assess online sources, this trade paperback serves as a comprehensive companion for today's information-rich environment. With a focus on empowering the next generation of thinkers, Kilcrease's approachable writing style makes mastering these essential skills both enjoyable and inspiring. Order now for free delivery, and please allow up to 6 weeks for your brand new copy to arrive. Remember, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781487588618, published by University of Toronto Press in 2021.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781487588618
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Description:
Falsehood and Fallacy shows students how to evaluate what they read in a digital age now that old institutional gatekeepers, such as the media or institutions of higher education, no longer hold a monopoly on disseminating knowledge. Short chapters cover the problems that exist as a result of the current flow of unmediated information, Fake News, and bad arguments, and demonstrate how to critically evaluate sources – particularly those that appear online.
Kilcrease provides a range of tools to help students evaluate the legitimacy of what they read. She discusses how to be on the lookout for bad arguments and logical fallacies and explains how students can produce clear and convincing academic writing. Exercises are included throughout the book to test student knowledge. Written in a positive style and full of useful tools and exercises, Falsehood and Fallacy embraces the idea that everyone is a writer and has aptitude for further growth.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781487588618
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Description:
Falsehood and Fallacy shows students how to evaluate what they read in a digital age now that old institutional gatekeepers, such as the media or institutions of higher education, no longer hold a monopoly on disseminating knowledge. Short chapters cover the problems that exist as a result of the current flow of unmediated information, Fake News, and bad arguments, and demonstrate how to critically evaluate sources – particularly those that appear online.
Kilcrease provides a range of tools to help students evaluate the legitimacy of what they read. She discusses how to be on the lookout for bad arguments and logical fallacies and explains how students can produce clear and convincing academic writing. Exercises are included throughout the book to test student knowledge. Written in a positive style and full of useful tools and exercises, Falsehood and Fallacy embraces the idea that everyone is a writer and has aptitude for further growth.