The Writer's Pulse

Ad hominem is one of the most frequently used forms of propaganda. In Latin, it means "to the man," and occurs when a person overlooks the substance of an argument and instead attacks its source. Here's an example: "I think it's best to decrease the...

You've always been told that you shouldn't plagiarize, but what are you supposed to do when someone steals your work? Don't worry: I'm here to help. I assume most reading this article are concerned with plagiarism on the Internet, so that's what I'll...

I don't play Everquest II anymore (it used to be my MMO of choice, but that's a whole other story), but it looks like things in Norrath are about to get a little more interesting. Or at least a bit more cultured. An upcoming game update will implement...

Marc Gunther recently found out first hand the negative, albeit unintentional, impact Twitter can have on journalistic integrity. In his article, "Why Twitter is bad for journalism," he reflects on a recent incident that occurred during Brainstorm Green...

Here's an anecdote: "Hey," said Jimmy, "I don't want to go to school today. Everyone's skipping class!" "And if everyone jumped off a bridge, you'd jump too, right?" said his mother, "Right?!" The bandwagon appeal is put to use when you want your...