fallacy

Ad hominem

Attacking the character or personal traits of the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

False Dilemma

Presenting only two options as if they are the only possibilities, when in fact there are other options.

Hasty Generalization

Making a broad statement based on a single or a few examples that are not representative of the whole.

Confirmation Bias

Only seeking out information or evidence that confirms your pre-existing beliefs, while ignoring information that contradicts them.

Slippery Slope

Assuming that one event will lead to a series of increasingly severe events, without sufficient evidence.

Strawman

Misrepresenting an opponent's argument in order to make it easier to attack.

Appeal to Authority

Accepting a statement as true simply because it is made by someone in a position of authority or fame, without questioning their expertise on the subject

False Cause

Assuming that because one event follows another, the first event caused the second, without sufficient evidence.

Name the 3 types of paragraphs in a 5-paragraph academic essay.

Introduction paragraph, Body paragraph, Conclusion paragraph

Identify the three pieces of information that should be included in Paragraph 1 of an academic essay.

hook, Background story , thesis statement

 Identify the three pieces of information that should be included in Paragraphs 2-4 of an academic essay.

Topic sentence, evidence , explanation or reasoning

Identify the three pieces of information that should be included in Paragraph 5 of an academic essay.

restating thesis , summarizing main points, concluding statement