ThoughtLint

Argument Quality Checker

Find weak reasoning before you publish or rely on AI-written text.

What We Check

Unsupported Claims

Claims without evidence or reasoning

Vague Wording

Imprecise or ambiguous language

Circular Reasoning

Arguments that go in circles

Overclaiming

Statements that are too broad or strong

Missing Evidence

Missing supporting evidence or citations

Reasoning Issues

Logical Fallacies

Common errors in reasoning

False Dilemmas

Presenting only two options when more exist

Straw Man

Misrepresenting someone's argument

Appeal to Authority

Using authority as evidence instead of reasoning

Hasty Generalization

Drawing broad conclusions from limited evidence

Frequently Asked Questions

What's weak reasoning?

Arguments that are unclear, unsupported, illogical, or overstated.

Can this check human writing?

Yes! The checker works for any text, whether written by humans or AI.