Argumentation

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Argument

Answer 1

A process of reasoned inquiry

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Assumption

Answer 1

accepted as true without proof

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Bias

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Favoring one side, position, or belief, generally unannounced.

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Concession

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A form of rebuttal that agrees with the opposing viewpoint on a certain, smaller point, but not the larger argument.

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Counterargument

Answer 4

A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint.

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Deductive Reasoning

Answer 5

Start with theory
Conclude with obervations

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Inductive reasoning

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Start with observations
Conclude with a theory
(That backs up their observations)

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Polemic

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Greek for “hostile.” An aggressive argument that tries to establish the superiority of one opinion over all others. Polemics generally do not concede that opposing opinions have any merit.

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Premise

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A fact, proposition, or statement from which a conclusion is made.

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Propaganda

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The communication of information to spread certain ideas, beliefs, or practices and shape or influence public opinion.

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Refutation

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addresses the counterargument.

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Syllogism

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a logical structure that uses the major premise and minor premise to reach a necessary conclusion.

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Claim

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a claim states the argument’s main idea or position. A claim differs from a topic or subject in that a claim has to be arguable.

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Warrant

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Bridge between evidence and claim

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Grounds

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Evidence for supporting the argument.