1. Logical Fallacy Study Guide
By: Tyler Brescia

2. Slippery Slope
A conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, eventually B, C, D… Y, Z will happen

3. Hasty Generalization
This conclusion based on narrow or insufficient (not enough) evidence. Rushing to a conclusion before you have all of the information.

4. Circular Argument/Reasoning
This restates the argument rather than proving it. Begging the question.

5. This is a conclusion that polarizes the argument to only two sides
Either or Reasoning
This is a conclusion that polarizes the argument to only two sides

6. This is an attack on the arguer instead of the argument
Ad Hominem
This is an attack on the arguer instead of the argument

7. Ad Populum
This is an emotional appeal that speaks to positive or negative concepts rather than the real issue at hand. Bandwagon appeal.

8. Red Herring
This is a distraction tactic that avoids the key issues, often by changing the subject.

9. False Analogy
Consists of assuming that because two things are alike in one or some ways, they are alike in some other respect.