Logical Fallacies
What logical fallacy is this?:
People who support reducing plastic use want to completely eliminate all plastic from society, which is unrealistic and impractical.
Straw man--they have oversimplified the opposing argument and then attacked the hollow argument
As a doctor with over 20 years of experience in treating heart disease, I can confidently say that a healthy diet is essential for preventing heart attacks.
Credibility
What type of evidence is this?
Based from the interactions that I have with families and the receptions that I received, I believe that I have a solid and genuine relationship with the families to whom I interact with
Personal observation
What part of the essay does this information represent and where is it found:
the historical period surrounding an event, the social and cultural climate relevant to the issue, the scientific consensus on a topic, legal precedents related to a debate, economic factors influencing a decision, or the ethical considerations surrounding a particular situation
This is the topic context found in the introduction.
Is this thesis statement debatable?
Social media is a problem.
No, this is not a debatable thesis statement. It is too broad.
Either we ban all cars now to save the environment, or the planet is doomed
Either/ or dillema (condensing the argument down to only two solutions)
Imagine a child struggling to breathe, waiting for help that never comes. Every day, thousands of children suffer from asthma, and we have the power to change that.
Emotional appeal
What type of evidence is this?:
All dogs have ears; golden retrievers are dogs, therefore they have ears
Deductive reasoning
What part of an argument essay is this:
While this may be true for some adults, the risks of vaping for adolescents outweigh its benefits. Although these critics may have been correct before, new evidence shows that vaping is, in some cases, even more harmful than smoking.
Concession/ refutation
Does this thesis statement make an argument?
Artificial intelligence is improving efficiency in the workforce, but it is also leading to job displacement in certain sectors
No, it is just summary
If we allow students to retake their exams, next they’ll want to be able to retake every class they fail, and soon no one will graduate on time.
Slippery slope
The author appeals to ___ by describing the personal suffering of individuals affected by social media, such as an anecdote of a teenager who struggles with body image issues due to unrealistic beauty standards online. They might include phrases like "devastating consequences" or "unimaginable pain" to make readers _____, thereby encouraging them to take the issue seriously
Emotional appeal (pathos)
What type of evidence is this?:
Takes specific information and makes a broader generalization that's considered probable while still remaining open to the fact that the conclusion may not be 100% guaranteed
Inductive reasoning
What part of an essay is this?:
While some may argue that the drinking age should be lowered to 18, maintaining the 21+ drinking age promotes healthier choices, allows young adults to develop further, and prevents accidents.
Thesis statement
What is this thesis statement lacking?
Creating more vocational training classes in high school will give non-traditional students an alternative that will improve their self-esteem, prepare them for their career, and motivate them to learn.
The concession/refutation
That police officer gave me a traffic ticket. He is as bad as Hitler!
Moral equivalence
A balanced diet that includes a variety of food groups provides the body with the necessary nutrients to function properly. Without a range of vitamins and minerals, the body can suffer from deficiencies that lead to various health issues.
Logic
What type of evidence is this?:
Imagine a scenario where climate change causes extreme weather events every year; how would this impact our economy?
Hypothetical
When I was ten years old I was almost hit by a car that did not stop for the school bus. Luckily, I was not hurt. However, this is still a problem that people face today and we should make harsher consequences for people who try to bypass a stopped school bus.
Evidence (personal experience)
What is wrong with this thesis statement?:
In my opinion, beauty pageants have a profoundly negative impact on mental health because kids shouldn't be put on display and parent's worry too much about making their kids look good.
It relies too heavily on personal opinion and does not provide any objective reasoning
George Bush is a good communicator because he speaks effectively
Circular argument/ reasoning
I’m not a scientist or a policy maker, but as someone who’s seen firsthand how climate change has affected my community—through more frequent wildfires and unpredictable weather patterns—I can say that we need to take action now. When your own home and family are at risk, it’s hard to ignore the urgency of this issue.
Credibility (honesty, shared values, common ground)
What type of evidence is this?:
As a biology major, I understand the cellular reactions people have when they drink too much caffine.
Personal expertise/ building on prior knowledge
Based on what I have observed and experienced first hand, it is imperative to implement harsher penalties for those passing stopped school buses. I could have been seriously injured or even died.This has become an ever rising problem across the nation and, as an almost victim, I endorse these proposed penalties. By doing so, more kids will be safe and we can avoid these real and potential tragedies.
Analysis
Is this thesis statement lacking anything? If so, what is it?
Although artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize productivity and create new opportunities for innovation, its rapid integration into the workforce threatens to exacerbate social inequality, disrupt traditional labor markets, and fundamentally alter the relationship between humans and work in ways that could destabilize global economies
It has all the required components