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'''Cherrypicking''' is a dishonest debate tactic that involves citing evidence from a particular source that supports an argument while conveniently ignoring other | '''Cherrypicking''' is a dishonest debate tactic that involves citing evidence from a particular source that supports an argument while conveniently ignoring evidence from other sources ''or even from the same source'' that refutes the argument. | ||
'''Quote mining''' is a variation that involves selectively quoting one source to make it seem like it means something other than its actual meaning. | '''Quote mining''' is a variation that involves selectively quoting one source to make it seem like it means something other than its actual meaning. | ||
[[Category:Debate]] | [[Category:Debate]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 30 April 2013
Cherrypicking is a dishonest debate tactic that involves citing evidence from a particular source that supports an argument while conveniently ignoring evidence from other sources or even from the same source that refutes the argument.
Quote mining is a variation that involves selectively quoting one source to make it seem like it means something other than its actual meaning.