Logical Fallacies and APA Research Study Guide

These flashcards cover important concepts related to logical fallacies, APA format, database research, and research writing style as outlined in the provided lecture notes.

A Straw Man fallacy occurs when __.

An argument is misrepresented to make it easier to attack.

False Dilemma presents __.

A situation in which only two options are given, ignoring other possible choices.

A Slippery Slope fallacy suggests that __.

A relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.

Red Herring is a fallacy that __.

Distracts from the argument by introducing an unrelated topic.

Ad Hominem attacks __.

An argument directed at a person rather than the position they are maintaining.

Appeal to Emotion is a fallacy that __.

Involves manipulating an emotional response instead of presenting a logical argument.

Bandwagon fallacy suggests that __.

If something is popular or everyone is doing it, it must be valid or true.

A Hasty Generalization occurs when __.

A conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence.

A Database in research is defined as __.

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

Peer-reviewed articles are __.

Research papers that have been evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

An Abstract provides __.

A brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis.

Filters in database research are used to __.

Narrow down search results based on specific criteria.

Keywords are __.

Significant words or phrases that help identify the main concepts of a document.

A Thesis Statement is __.

A clear statement of the main argument or point of your paper.

Effective Transitions in writing help to __.

Guide the reader through the flow of ideas smoothly.

Academic Tone refers to __.

A formal style of writing that is objective and focused on the subject matter.

Line of Reasoning is __.

The logical progression of ideas that supports the argument made in the research.