Define
Reasons and supporting evidence that support the claim
What is the Grounds?
This fallacy occurs when the evidence provided in an argument are not connected to the claim.
What is Fallacy of Relevance?
I'm pretty certain in my belief.
What is the Qualifier?
Provides additional support and justification of the warrant. It answers why you should accept the warrant by offering further reasoning and specific examples , making the connection between the evidence and the claim more credible
What is the Backing?
This fallacy occurs when information is distorted in a deceptive way.
What is Fallacy of Ambiguity?
I believe the communication major at UIUC prepares students to land good jobs after graduation.
What is the Claim?
Shows that a claim may not be true in all circumstances. Words like “presumably,” “some,” and “many” help understand that there are instances where your claim may not be correct.
What is the Qualifier?
This fallacy occurs when the core of the argument is based on inaccurate beliefs.
What is Fallacy of Presumption?
I think this because communication classes show how communication skills are transferrable to many contexts and careers.
What is the Grounds?
The unstated (but sometimes stated) bridge that explains why the ground/data connects to the claim.
What is the Warrant?
This refers to a faulty argument based on an unrepresentative information.
What is Hasty Generalization (type of Fallacy of Presumption)?
Since employers value skills that can be used across contexts, it makes sense that the comm. students would be hired into good job positions after graduating.
What is the Warrant?
The statement or position one is arguing for.
What is the Claim?
This refers to an argument based on mislabeling the opposing side's argument.
What is Straw man (type of Fallacy of Ambiguity)?
Plus, major organizations like State Farm and the American Hospital Association say they hire comm. majors because of their communication skills!
What is the Backing?