Analyzing Arguments Flashcards
1
Q
formal way to make a point (spoken or written)
A
Argument
2
Q
Steps to identify arguments
A
- Read the paragraph
- Ask questions
- Summarize into own words
- Find sentences that matches summary
3
Q
What does “to analyze” means?
A
- break down into parts
- to be a critical thinker
4
Q
3 facets of analyzation
A
- issue
- claim
- evidences
5
Q
6 steps to analyze
A
- Clarify
- Analyze
- Evidence
- Nuance
- Style
- Judgement
6
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- THESIS STATEMENT
A
CLARIFY
7
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- DETERMINE STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS
A
ANALYZE
8
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- STRENGTH/WEAKNESS
- TRUE
-SOURCE
A
EVIDENCE
9
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- CLEARNESS
- EXPLICIT OR IMPLICIT
A
NUANCE
10
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- HOW THE TEXT IS WRITTEN
A
STYLE
11
Q
[6 steps to analyze]
- VALIDATION OF ARGUMENTS
A
JUDGEMENT
12
Q
refers to valid sources
A
credible evidence
13
Q
7 things to consider in credible evidence
A
- Author
- Publication
- Area of expertise
- Date
- Source
- Peer review
- Relevant to topic
