- “Jumping on the Bandwagon”
means assuming that the statements said to be held by a group of people
must be correct without evaluating the facts or details.
Example All of Betty’s
friends said that her rock band was the best band they heard at the
talent show. We should hire them to play at the
prom dance because they must be good.
- Appeal to Authority encourages readers
to accept the opinions expressed by “experts” Testimonials
about isolated experiences or opinions are used in place of detailed
and balanced presentations of facts.
Example Sheila Roberts,
world champion figure skater, uses Super White Teeth Whitener. Look
at her teeth shine. You can be like Sheila if you
buy Super White Teeth Whitener, the number 1 teeth whitener.
Study the tables on the following pages. They offer some tips on how
to avoid “faulty thinking”, as well as how to make logical
conclusions. |