- Ignoring the Question means that
a small, unimportant part of the question receives the writer’s
focus. Conclusions have little to do with the question or problem.
Example
Roger destroyed his father’s new car. It
is okay though, the dealership has two more of the same car.
- Begging the question involves making
assumptions or skipping steps to solve a problem. Conclusions are not
supported by facts.
Example
Yew trees are used to make medicine. You
must be able to eat the branches of yew trees.
- Name Calling involves drawing attention
away from facts and details. Instead, emphasis is placed on criticizing
a person. Emotion, slant, and bias often support name-calling.
Example
That nerd reads books all day. He is paler than a ghost. He is so geeky.
No girl would want to go on a date with him.
- Misusing Statistics may be done intentionally
or intentionally. People who misuse statistics use them to prove something
they do not prove.
Example
Sandra is allergic to chocolate. Ninety-nine
percent of the kids in the day care said chocolate should be served
for lunch. Therefore, the staff should serve chocolate
for lunch every day.
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