A three-part argument, including a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion

1. Syllogism

A three-part argument, including a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

2. Casual Reasoning

Relating two or more events in such a way as to conclude that one or more of the events caused the others.

3. Logical Fallacy

False reasoning that occurs when someone attempts to persuade without adequate evidence or with arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate.

4. Casual Fallacy

Making a faulty cause and effect connection between two things or events.

5. Bandwagon Fallacy

Suggesting that because everyone believes something or does something, it must be valid, accurate, or effective.

6. Either-Or fallacy

Oversimplifying an issue as offering only two choices.

7. Hasty Generalization

Reaching a conclusion without adequate supporting evidence.

8. Personal Attack

Attacking irrelevant personal characteristics of someone connected with an idea, rather than addressing the idea itself.

9. Red Herring

Irrelevant facts or information used to distract someone from the issue under discussion.

10. Appeal to Misplaced Authority

Using someone without the appropriate credentials or expertise to endorse an idea or product.