1Begging the Question
An argument that assumes the conclusion it purports to prove instead of providing evidence
2Bandwagoning
An argument that incorrectly assumes that because an idea is popular, it is correct
3Either - Or
An argument that implies there are only two alternatives when there are in fact more
4Ad Hominem
An argument that attacks a person’s credibility instead of attacking the associated argument
5Red Herring
An argument that cites irrelevant evidence in support of its conclusion
6Hasty Generalization
An argument in which a broad conclusion is drawn from too little evidence
7Slippery Slope
An argument based on an erroneous assumption that one action will lead inevitably to a chain of others
8Appeal to Tradition
An argument that wrongly asserts that something is ideal just because it was popular in the past
9Non Sequitur
An argument in which the rationale has nothing to do with the conclusion