Hasty generalization

Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence. 
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Poisoning the well

Poisoning the well is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when someone attempts to prejudice the audience against an individual or group before they present an argument.
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Genetic fallacy

The genetic fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when someone dismisses an argument or idea based on its origin or history, rather than the actual content of the argument. 
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Line drawing fallacy

The line-drawing fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a certain action or decision must be made based on a clear and precise line that separates right from wrong, or good from bad.
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Perfectionist fallacy

The perfectionist fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a certain action or decision must be perfect or near-perfect before it can be taken or made. 
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Ad hominem fallacy

Attacking the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself. 
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Begging the question

The begging the question fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when an argument's premises assume the truth of the conclusion, instead of providing evidence to support it. It is also known as circular reasoning or reasoning in a circle. 
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False dilemma

Presenting only two options when there are more alternatives available. 
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Slippery slope fallacy

Suggesting that one event will inevitably lead to another, without sufficient evidence to support the claim. 
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Author: A S Prasad – Critical Thinking Trainer and Visiting Faculty. Lead author of the textbook “Critical and Analytical Thinking” (Cengage)