Hasty Generalization
a conclusion drawn from weak or insufficient evidence
False Cause and Effect
assuming that event A caused event B simply because A came first
Either-Or Fallacy
the assumption that a problem or situation has only one possibly cause or resolution when there may be several
Stereotyping
believing that all members of a group share a certain characteristic
Name-calling
attacking the person who is making the argument rather than the argument itself
Begging the Question
assuming that everyone agrees that something is true
Facts
a statement that can be proven true
Statistics
information in number form
Anectodes
brief story from the writer's experience that illustrates a point
Examples
specific instance that illustrates a general idea
Analogies and Comparisons
compares two seemingly unlike actions or things by pointing out a similarity between them
Expert Opinion
the opinion of an authority on the subject
Ethos
Appealing to the audience using authority
Pathos
Appealing to the audience using emotion
Logos
Appealing to the audience using logic