Is it an Argument?
I like playing football outside.
not an argument
Do it now, or you'll never do it.
post hoc
ad hominem
slippery slope
false dilemma
false dilemma
Your argument is about attitudes towards the Olympics during COVID-19.
a 2018 news article from Japan Times interviewing Japanese residents about their opinions of the Olympics in Japan
not good evidence!
Your argument: people living in Japan do not want the Olympics to be held during COVID-19.
articles about only Japanese citizens' opinions
confirmation bias
I didn't tie my shoes before I went to school and passed the test. Therefore, I shouldn't tie my shoes if I want to pass the test.
Yes, it's an argument.
We shouldn't listen to Kate because she is a woman.
post hoc
ad hominem
slippery slope
false dilemma
ad hominem
Your argument is about vaccine safety.
a Facebook post from your friend about why vaccines are bad
not good evidence!
Your argument: Vaccines are important because they have been used for several decades and have helped to erase many previously deadly viruses.
articles about vaccine efficacy, the dangers of vaccines, reports about how many deaths have been saved by vaccines, reports about how many deaths have been caused by vaccines
not confirmation bias!
The phone was charged because it was plugged into the wall.
Not an argument.
The area is always windy, that's why the plane crashed.
post hoc
ad hominem
slippery slope
false dilemma
post hoc
You argument is about boys' attitudes towards video games:
a study about boys' attitudes toward video games, and scientists interviewed 10000 male participants about their video game habits and feelings
good evidence!
Your argument: Video games are better for boys than girls because boys need a place to express their anger without hurting anyone.
articles on why boys play video games, studies that show that video games are good for stress relief
confirmation bias
This animal barks. Dogs bark. Therefore, this animal must be a dog.
Yes, it's an argument.
We shouldn't allow people to eat snacks on the train because soon they will want to bring a table and eat their dinner on the train.
post hoc
ad hominem
slippery slope
false dilemma
slippery slope
Your argument is about violence in South American countries.
a news article about violence in India
not good evidence!
Your argument: South America is a violent place because many people are poor.
articles about the rate of violence compared to crime in South American countries
confirmation bias
He walked to the bus stop. The bus came. He got on and went to school.
Not an argument.
You should go to bed early or you won't hear your alarm in the morning and you'll miss school.
post hoc
ad hominem
slippery slope
false dilemma
slippery slope
Your argument is about attitudes towards the Olympics during COVID-19.
a 2020 news article from Japan Times interviewing Japanese residents about their opinions of the Olympics in Japan
good evidence!
Your argument: people living in Japan do not want the Olympics to be held during COVID-19.
articles about Japanese citizens' opinions, articles about foreigners' opinions
not confirmation bias