An attempt to persuade someon to accept a particular point of view. There must be a conclusion supported by, at least, one reason
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Explanation
Similar to an argument; comes in more than one part and may contain 'because'. Presents something as factual (i.e. something that has already or will happen and will also tell you why or how that fact came or will come about
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Rant
A series of opinionated statements that do not work together in a persuasive or structured way
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List of Information
A series of related statements that intend to give information, such as a report or a description of the way something works
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Indicator Words
Specific words that can act as markers for argument elements
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Argument Element
A named part of an argument (i.e. conclusion, reason, counter-assertion, example etc)
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Main Conclusion (C)
Argument element that is supported by reasons
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Reason (R1, R2, R3 etc)
Argument element that supports/leads directly to the Main Conclusion
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Counter-Assertion (CA)
A lone conclusion that opposes an argument
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Counter-Argument (CA)
Conclusion and reasons that oppose an argument
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Evidence
Argument element that supports reasons
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Example
Argument element that illustrates/demonstrates evidence or reasons
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Hypothetical Reasoning
A reason that consists of a condition being necessary for a consequence to follow
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Assumption
Series of unstated 'suppositions' (steps) that an argument relies upon
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Principle
Rule-like statements or guidelines for actions that are intended to apply over a wide range of situations; statements of opinion about priorities or how one should behave
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Corroboration/Consistency of Accounts
Two or more accounts giving the same sequence of events
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Reputation
Belief about someone/thing due to previous experience
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Ability to See/Percieve
How well one can see/hear what happens
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Vested Interest
A pleasing outcome for the party behind the argument if their view is accepted
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Expertise
Specialist knowledge in a particular field, appeal to the authority of an expert witness
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Neutrality
How impartial a source is
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Credibility
The extend to which you can believe an account based on the party behind the argument
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Plausibility
The extent to which you can believe an argument based on the information included in the argument itself
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Similar to an argument; comes in more than one part and may contain 'because'. Presents something as factual (i.e. something that has already or will happen and will also tell you why or how that fact came or will come about
Back
Explanation
Card 3
Front
A series of opinionated statements that do not work together in a persuasive or structured way
Back
Card 4
Front
A series of related statements that intend to give information, such as a report or a description of the way something works
Back
Card 5
Front
Specific words that can act as markers for argument elements
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