This document discusses propaganda and how to recognize common propaganda techniques. It defines propaganda as strategies used to persuade people to believe an idea or support a cause through emotional appeals rather than evidence. The document then outlines six common propaganda techniques: bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, plain folks, name calling, and glittering generalities. It aims to help readers identify these techniques used by advertisers, salespeople, and politicians who often lack adequate factual support.

1. DETECTING
PROPAGANDA

2. What is Propaganda?
■ Propaganda is a set of strategies designed to persuade someone
to believe in an idea, support a cause or buy a product.
■ Designed to manipulate or influence people.
■ Often the truth is exaggerated.
■ Propaganda uses emotional appeals instead of presenting solid
evidence to support a point.
■ Advertisers, salespeople and politicians often lack adequate
factual support for their points. So they appeal to our emotions
by using propaganda techniques.
■ Part of being a critical reader is the ability to recognize these
propaganda techniques.

3. Propaganda Techniques
■ Today we will talking about 6 common propaganda techniques.
1. Bandwagon ‘’It’s the treat everyone wants to eat! Buy one today!’’
2. Testimonial ‘’I’m Micael Jordan and I love Nike.’’
3. Transfer ‘’Our delivery service is as fast as a NASCAR racer!’’
4. Plain folks ‘’A politician Stops to eat at a local fast food restaurant.’’
5. Name calling ‘’My opponent is a lazy bum.’’
6. Glittering generalities ‘’Let’s make it possible.’’