Fallacies
The Toulmin Method
The Rogerian Method
Persuasive Appeals
Writing Critical method
100

This is a fallacy where a person jumps to conclusions based on insufficient evidence or bias, associated with stereotyping.

Hasty Generalization

100

This is the step of the toulmin method which includes the limits to how far you can support your argument. Indicates the strength and leap from data to argument.

Qualifier

100

Step of rogerian method that begins the essay, and expresses the issue

1. State the problem
100

When someone is persuaded to accept or adopt your position

Persuasion

100

First part of critical summary that answers who is the author and what is the expertise and significance of author.

1. Introduce
200

This fallacy is based off of drawing unreasonable conclusions that are in no way related to the said premise

Non sequitur

200

This is the step of the toulmin method that contains evidence in support to claim, made of data and hard facts

Grounds

200

Step of rogerian method which searches that everything in article is correct and ensures it is relevant

3. Grant whatever validity the writer finds in that position

200

Rhetoric appeal that applies to logic and reason. Can include physical evidence, data, facts, experts, common sense, probability

Logos
200

Step of writing a critical summary which includes the most evidence used to support argument, thesis, and perspective, uses examples

3. Exemplify

300

This fallacy is based off the creation of an unwarranted claim by not following the rules and standards of logic

Special Pleading
300

This is the step of the toulmin method where you use objections and oppositions to strengthen your argument overall.

Rebuttal

300

Step of rogerian method which announces the position of the opposing side 

2. Give the opponent’s position

300

A rhetoric appeal that applies to credibility, appropriate logos and tone, and demonstrate familiarity.

Ethos

300

Step that includes exactly what and how the author is arguing and what is the goal that is attempted to achieve. 

2. Explain

400

This fallacy is the making of an assumption that all members in a given set all share the same characteristics as a whole

Division

400

This step is where you introduce your opinion and state your argument against opposing side. The whole foundation of the argument

Claim

400

Step of rogerian method instead of bashing the opposing position searches to advertise how their position should be chosen to simply improve opponents side.

4. Attempt to show how the opposing position will be improved if the writer’s own position is good

400

Uses the rhetoric appeal pf sympathy and strong emotion, attempts to manipulate audiences feelings.

Pathos

400

Step of critical summary that address the concerns and  questions the author’s approach and interpretation

4. Problematize

500

This fallacy is where two terms/phrases are made the same in meaning while the avoiding the contextual differences

Equivocation

500

This is the step of the toulmin method where additional information is displayed to encourage and persuade reader to be on your side.

Backing

500

The understanding of someone else’s perspective or experiences. Highly beneficial to use in rogerian method

Empathy

500

Step that includes the good and the bad of the author’s  product as a whole and what further insight can produce.

5. Extend

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