Evaluating Arguments Elements

Evidence

information that is used to support reasons

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Example

a description of real life situation that illustrates a reason

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Explanation

a way of trying to improve our understanding of something by describing why it is the way it is

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Hypothetical Reasoning

a claim saying that, if one thing happens, then something else will happen as a result of it

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Flaw

a mistake in the reasoning used to link an argument's reasons to it's conclusion. Flaws always weaken arguments

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Appeal

part of an argument that tries to persuade you that a conclusion is true without using rational reasons

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Example

a description of real life situation that illustrates a reason

Explanation

Hypothetical Reasoning

Flaw

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