Critical thinking key words and definitions

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Claim
Statements not backed up by reasons
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Argument
A claim/conclusion that is backed up by a reason
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Counter-assertion
A brief reference to oppositions views which can be dismissed. short reference and does not have backing reasons
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Counter-argument
A counter-claim to back up reasons
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Therefore test
These help to identify the conclusion. Insert the therefore in front of what you think is the conclusion and see if it makes sence
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Because test
these help to identify the reasons in an argument. Insert the because in front of what you believe is the reason and see if it makes sense.
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Card 2

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A claim/conclusion that is backed up by a reason

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Argument

Card 3

Front

A brief reference to oppositions views which can be dismissed. short reference and does not have backing reasons

Back

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Card 4

Front

A counter-claim to back up reasons

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

These help to identify the conclusion. Insert the therefore in front of what you think is the conclusion and see if it makes sence

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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