Ethical Persuasion
Discussing the ethical responsibilities of speakers and writers when attempting to persuade an audience.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the ethical implications of using emotional appeals to persuade.
- Justify when it is acceptable to omit certain facts in a persuasive argument.
- Hypothesize the long-term impact of unethical persuasive tactics on public trust.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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